Legal Affairs Co-op/Internship (Summer 2022) - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

Closing Date: February 3, 2022Are you a law student with a love of corporate law Do you want to spend your term with a group of corporate and M&A practitioners inside the largest investment house in the province located in beautiful British Columbia The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking two (2) law co-op students/interns for the Summer 2022 work term (May to August) to work with our Legal Affairs Department.One (1) of the positions is sponsored through McCarthy Tétrault LLP for a law student from the University of Victoria.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWWe are seeking two (2) law co-op students/interns for Summer 2022. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about a variety of corporate legal issues that arise at BCI.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHYou will work with the Legal Affairs team in BCI’s Legal Affairs Department. The Legal Affairs Department provides in-house legal expertise and support to the Board, management, and all departments within BCI. Legal Affairs works closely with management and the various departments of BCI, providing legal guidance and protecting BCI’s interests.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGYou will assist the legal team with a corporate law practice focused on investment agreements, particularly contract review of existing and proposed investments in global infrastructure, renewable resources and private equity funds as well as private and public companies. You will also assist the team with corporate and commercial law matters, such as review of commercial agreements. Your work will include researching, summarizing and presenting legal materials on global investments such as governance term sheets, shareholder agreements, investment agreements, limited partnership agreements and supporting investment documents. Your work will also include researching, summarizing and presenting legal materials that will support corporate decision making. You will also assist in building best in class precedents and completing ad hoc work and special projects assigned by the team.REQUIRED SKILLSThe ideal student:

• Has a keen interest in corporate & securities law, commercial law and/or M&A
• Is detail-oriented, accurate, conscientious and focused
• Has first rate writing skills
• Possesses a strong work ethic, initiative, perseverance and grit to get the job done
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Is committed to the highest ethical standards
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn coupled with the ability to fail and recover
• Has strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Has technology skills including the ability to use effectively use Word, Outlook, etc.
• Participates in or leads a business focused student law club
• Has previous work experience in a business or corporate setting (not necessarily in a legal capacity)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training that enhances your marketability for obtaining articles
• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
• The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada
• Exposure to talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the legal industry who can mentor and teach you the real-world skills you need as a corporate lawyer
• Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Summer 2022 (May to August)
• Department: Legal Affairs
• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC
• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island
• Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
• In the event our offices remain partially closed due to COVID-19, co-op/internship work terms may be completed remotely (within Canada).

HOW TO APPLY

• Application deadline: February 3, 2022 at 11:59 pm PT
• Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)
• Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI

At BCI, the health and safety of our people is a top priority. That is why all offers of employment in Canada are contingent on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation to this requirement.Quick Apply

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