Articling Student 2027 - 10-Month Contract

Manulife group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Exposure to high-profile matters

Professional development focus

Job summary

Manulife is seeking two Articling Students for a 10-month articling placement within its in-house legal department for the 2027-2028 articling term, beginning in July 2027. You will work with a high-caliber legal team on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters, gaining hands-on experience in financial services law.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to high-profile matters, and a collaborative environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Law degree and a strong academic background.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial, corporate, regulatory, litigation, and/or insurance law, with prior experience in a legal setting considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Manulife lawyers in providing strategic and risk-informed legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and legal writing.
• Assist with contract drafting, policy reviews, regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and litigation strategy.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Articling Principal and other internal meetings.
• Travel to different Manulife offices as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Web-based legal research tools

Job description

Articling Student 2027 - 10-Month Contract

Available in 2 locations

Category: New Grad Programs | Internships

Manulife is seeking two Articling Students for a 10-month articling placement within its in-house legal department for the 2027-2028 articling term, providing hands‑on experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. This articling opportunity, beginning in July 2027, will appeal to individuals interested in business and financial services law who love to take initiative, are client‑focused, and are exceptionally strong in delivering high‑quality results.

As part of the placement, you will work with a high‑caliber legal team in a leading global financial services organization.

Our articling program offers:

• Comprehensive mentorship and training from senior legal professionals.
• Exposure to complex and high‑profile legal matters in financial services law.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment with a strong focus on professional development.

Responsibilities:

You will work closely with experienced in‑house counsel on a broad range of legal matters. Some of the key responsibilities of the Articling Student in their placement are to:

• Support Manulife lawyers in providing strategic and risk‑informed legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and legal writing.
• Assist with contract drafting, policy reviews, regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and litigation strategy.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Articling Principal, and other internal meetings as the need arises and in‑house training opportunities.
• Travel to different Manulife offices as required.

Education and Experience:

• Law degree and a strong academic background.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial, corporate, regulatory, litigation, and/or insurance law, with prior experience in a legal setting considered an asset.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Highly motivated and proactive self‑starter with a strong work ethic.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to both legal and business audiences.
• Advocacy, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen passion for learning new systems, including digital literacy of MS Office and web‑based legal research tools and other web‑based resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross‑collaboratively.
• Strong client service mindset.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Critical thinker able to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Proven time management skills and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, determine organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients on the appropriate course of action.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 CAD per annum, which will be prorated for the 10‑month articling term.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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