Legal Intern

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 21 - 27

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Legal Intern

Requisition ID:45497

Career Group (ADSP):Administrative

Division:Nat - Affaires juridiques ()

Department:Legal Services

WorkLocation:METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province:Canada : Ontario

Position Type:Intern/Student

The typical hourly salary range for this position is $21.50 to $27.50. The hourly salary offered will be determined based on the candidates job-related knowledge skills education experience and internal equity considerations

This position is an existing temporary full-time position ending August 28 2026.

SUMMARY:

The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the legal team across a range of practice areas by reviewing and drafting a variety of contracts lease related paperwork and employment related documents under the supervision of a lawyer while developing practical legal and business skills in an in-house environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with in store licensing processes including identifying applicable licensing requirements per store coordinating the application process processing renewals and notifying stores if inspections are required (health fire and other regulatory inspections).

- Maintain and organize all records that pertain to the licensing process (business lottery propane tobacco signs and elevator licenses).

- Gain exposure to a variety of legal practice areas including real estate corporate/commercial marketing/advertising pharmaceutical and employment/human rights.

- Review and draft a variety of contracts with an emphasis on real estate documentation such as offers to lease leases and lease amending agreements.

- Draft legal correspondence and other supporting legal documentation.

- Prepare legal memorandums and summaries on assigned matters.

- Assist with transactional and administrative legal work as necessary.

- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for the legal team.

- Attend meetings as directed and prepare meeting minutes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Currently enrolled in and working towards completion of a law degree.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word and Teams

- Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Independent thinker with a demonstrated willingness to take initiative.

- Proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines and follow up on actions/issues.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metros business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring compliance with Ontarios Employment Standards Act (Bill 149) we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening assessing or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive ensuring that every candidates profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METROs Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds experiences and points of view because it allows us to innovate make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

Required Experience:

Intern

Position Title:Legal InternRequisition ID:45497Career Group (ADSP):AdministrativeDivision:Nat - Affaires juridiques ()Department:Legal ServicesWorkLocation:METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)Province:Canada : OntarioPosition Type:Intern/StudentThe typical hourly salary range for this position ...