Legal Internship (22519)

Location: Carrollton, TXType: Internship (Part‑Time or Full‑Time)Duration: 8–10 WeeksReports to: General CounselWhat You’ll Gain Hands‑on experience working directly with the General Counsel on real legal matters impacting a large, multi‑service healthcare organization Exposure to healthcare regulations, contracts, risk management, and operational legal issues Practical understanding of how in‑house counsel supports business operations, mitigates risk, and ensures regulatory compliance Development of professional skills including legal research, drafting, document review, issue spotting, and communication Insight into state and federal healthcare laws, long‑term care regulations, and the legal frameworks governing skilled nursing, home health, hospice, pharmacy, and Medicare Advantage Mentorship from experienced healthcare legal professionals Experience supporting future careers in healthcare law, corporate counsel, regulatory law, or compliance Potential pathway to future internship extensions or full‑time opportunities based on performance and organizational needsJob SummaryCantex Continuing Care Network is a unified healthcare organization providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, pharmacy, and senior care services. As a vertically integrated network, we operate in a highly regulated environment where legal oversight is essential to ensuring ethical, compliant, and effective operations.We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Legal Intern to support our in‑house Legal Department. This internship provides meaningful exposure to healthcare law, contracts, regulatory interpretation, and day‑to‑day legal operations. The intern will work directly under the General Counsel and assist with a wide range of legal projects that support patient care, business operations, and organizational integrity.QualificationsQualifications Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law, Legal Studies, Pre‑Law, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments Interest in healthcare law, regulatory matters, contracts, or corporate legal operations preferredEssential Functions Assist the General Counsel with day‑to‑day legal tasks, projects, and administrative support Conduct legal research on healthcare regulations, state and federal requirements, and industry‑specific legal issues Support contract review and drafting, including organizing agreements and tracking revisions Assist with regulatory interpretation and preparation of legal summaries for operational leaders Help review and organize legal documentation related to licensing, risk management, and corporate governance Support the development and maintenance of legal policies, templates, and reference materials Assist with internal inquiries, document requests, and fact‑gathering for legal matters Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive informationPlease visit cantexcc.com for more information about our organization.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.