Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Accountability & Integrity, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Legal Summer Student will support the organization’s legal and governance functions through research, project work, and operational support. The role provides exposure to a broad range of legal matters, including commercial, regulatory, governance, and litigation support activities.
The role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience within an in-house legal environment.
This position is intended for a senior law student and is not an articling placement.
• Conduct legal research and prepare research summaries and briefing materials in support of a variety of legal matters.
• Assist with less complex commercial matters, including contract drafting, template development, and legal research.
• Prepare memoranda and summaries based on legal opinion databases, legislation, and regulatory information for senior legal counsel.
• Support litigation and arbitration files by assisting with discovery compilation, preparation of document binders and records, and maintaining organized and up-to-date legal files.
• Assist legal team with larger legal and governance initiatives.
• Support departmental projects related to records management and the implementation of the document management system, including file review, organization, and validation of records.
• Currently enrolled in a Faculty of Law program at a recognized Canadian Law School.
• Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school.
• Candidates who have completed their degree or who are eligible for articling are not eligible, as this role is not an articling position.
• Must be returning to studies following the summer term.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• The core competencies for this position include achieving quality results, adaptability/managing change, communication, customer service, decision making and problem solving, integrity and building trust, teamwork and cooperation and valuing diversity. These competencies are deemed important for the success of the position and organization.
All applications are due by February 13, 2026.
We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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