Student, Legal

How youll make an impact

Looking for an opportunity to experience the practice of law in a collaborative business-focused environment

Work alongside experienced in-house counsel on a wide range of legal matters that support Canadian agriculture and food businesses. Youll gain exposure to areas such as commercial lending contracts corporate and governance matters employment law litigation procurement intellectual property and privacy.

As part of a collaborative legal team youll work alongside lawyers and business professionals on legal matters and strategic initiatives that support FCCs operations and priorities. Youll develop practical legal skills while gaining valuable insight into the role an in-house legal team plays in supporting business decisions managing risk and advancing organizational goals.

Whether your interests are in corporate law commercial transactions employment law litigation or governance youll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and broaden your understanding of legal practice in an in-house setting.

If youre curious motivated and eager to learn wed love to hear from you.

What youll do

• Conduct legal research and analysis on a broad range of legal issues relevant to FCCs business and operations

• Prepare legal memoranda briefing notes summaries presentations and other materials for internal stakeholders

• Support in-house counsel on commercial lending and financing matters corporate transactions governance initiatives employment matters and litigation files

• Assist with drafting reviewing and revising legal agreements policies procedures and other business documents

• Support the management of litigation and employment-related matters including legal research document review and fact gathering

• Contribute to the development and review of lending documentation governance materials policies and internal guidance

• Participate in strategic projects including new products business initiatives policy development and process improvement efforts

• Attend meetings with lawyers business teams and external counsel to gain exposure to legal and business decision-making

• Support Corporate Secretary activities and governance processes

• Collaborate with legal professionals across multiple practice areas and business functions

What youll bring to the team

Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree program at an accredited law school (preference may be given to second- and third-year law students)

• Strong interest in developing a broad understanding of legal practice in an in-house environment

• Excellent legal research analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely

• Sound judgment and the ability to develop practical recommendations

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework or experience related to corporate law commercial law employment law civil litigation contract law banking and finance or governance

• Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda through academic co-op volunteer or professional experiences

• Knowledge of financial services commercial lending governance public-sector organizations or regulated industries

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Not sure you meet every requirement We encourage you to apply anyway.