Articling Student (2026-2027 Term)

Canadian Medical Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an articling candidate for a temporary full-time role in corporate and commercial law. The position involves contract drafting, legal research, and providing educational sessions to staff. Candidates must be registered with the Law Society of Ontario and possess strong legal research and writing skills. The role offers hybrid and remote options across Ontario and Quebec.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a licensing candidate with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Above average to excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Corporate legal work including contract drafting and review.
• Legal research, analysis and writing in corporate and health law.
• In-house educational presentations to CMA staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Diplomacy

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

French language ability

Education

Law School

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

CanLii

Job description

Unit | Department : Corporate Services | Legal Services

Reports to : Senior Legal Counsel

Type : Temporary | Full-Time (~10 months, August 2026 - June 2027)

Location Options : Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Toronto ON (Hybrid) or Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)

Job Summary and Responsibilities :

This articling role is focused on corporate and commercial law with some exposure to health law issues.

• Corporate legal work including contract drafting and review, trademarks, copyright management, and legislative regulatory compliance (e.g., CASL).
• Occasional support on investment management, securities, and financial regulatory matters.
• Occasional support on legal governance work.
• Legal research, analysis and writing in areas primarily focused on corporate legal issues and health / public health law.
• Drafting and editing legal templates, guidelines, and checklists for use by client-colleagues.
• Policy research, review, and possible drafting.
• Fact investigation, interviewing and advising of CMA staff under supervision.
• In-house educational presentations / sessions to other CMA staff.

Knowledge :

• Must be registered as a licensing candidate with the Law Society of Ontario or can reasonably expect to be registered as a licensing candidate with the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-2027 articling term.
• Above average to excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.

Experience :

• Minimum of one year of work experience preferred.
• Experience in legal research and writing preferred.

Other :

• Problem-solving skills, diplomacy and tact.
• Solid computer technical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, CanLii).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team player and adaptability e.g., work in an open office.
• French language ability is an asset.

Date to apply :

• Apply by Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 5 : 00pm EST
• Provide Resume, Cover Letter and Law School Transcripts.
• Provide a list of courses you intend to take in third year.

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and / or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role.