Summer Legal Student

Description

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in the financial industries sector? FirstOntario Credit Union is excited to welcome students to work at our organization from April to September, 2026.

The advantages to being a FirstOntario summer student:

• Competitive wages and Career development opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities through Blue Wave
• Enhanced mental health benefits through TELUS Health
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which is designed to improve your mental and physical health and productivity at work, school, and home

Why FirstOntario?

FirstOntario Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in Ontario. We are a trusted co-operative financial institution dedicated to providing competitive banking products and services and a quality Member service. More than 118,000 Ontarians choose FirstOntario for their financial needs - from chequing and savings accounts to loans and mortgages and highly qualified investment advice. Our Membership does more than save you money on fees, it also makes you an Owner. At FirstOntario, we believe the best way to ensure our success is by supporting the communities we serve. That's why our policies include volunteering our time, talent and resources to worthy local causes and events. It's also why we reinvest our profits in the same places they're earned, and why we sponsor programs that promote financial literacy and economic development.

Job overview

The Summer Legal Student must have a keen interest in financial services, commercial and corporate law. The Summer Legal Student will work directly with the General Counsel assisting primarily with legal research and contract review. Under the guidance of the General Counsel, the Summer Legal Student will have to opportunity to gain practical and valuable experience in the corporate and financial services industry.

Role

In the role, you will...

• Conduct research on complex legal and business questions and provide detailed written recommendations
• Review, analyze and summarize existing and new third-party vendor legal contracts
• Assist with corporate transactions including managing closing activities and preparation of closing documents
• Assist with the introduction and monitoring of procurement protocols
• Review company by-laws, policies and procedures to ensure conformity with best practice
• Support procurement and facilities initiatives
• Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and reports
• Support in the drafting of legal agreements and contracts
• Work with the Governance team to provide support as necessary
• Perform other duties as required

Required skills

Within your skills and qualifications, you will...

• Be currently enrolled in a Canadian Law School and be a 2L student
• Be an organized multi-tasker that thrives in a fast pace, time-sensitive, high volume environment
• Have a keen attention to detail in working with legal documents
• Apply strong decision making skills with a degree of discretion
• Possess superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Have strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Be proficient in MS Office suite
• Have excellent time management skills
• Inherently demonstrate a high level of integrity and be trustworthy
• Enjoy working in both an independent and team collaborative environment

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.