Student, Legal

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo, an Alberta-based Crown corporation, seeks a 1L/2L law student for a paid Summer 2027 internship in Calgary. You will gain hands-on experience across governance and investment legal matters, working with in-house counsel on transactions and enterprise projects.

This role offers exposure to AI-enabled processes and a fast-paced corporate environment. This is a full-time summer position starting May 2027, with duties including research, drafting, document reviews, and collaboration within

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian Law School.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organization, research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with team goals.
• Demonstrates commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Legal research and drafting of legal memoranda.
• Assisting with drafting and closing major investment transactions.
• Reviewing and updating minute books and corporate records.
• Assisting with process development, including use of AI and other legal technologies.
• General contract review, drafting, analysis and presentation.
• Supporting Legal Services team in responding to internal client requests.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Law student (Canada)

Job description

CLOSING DATE:January 5, 2027OpportunityAIMCo is an Alberta-based Crown corporation with a clear purpose: securing the financial future of hundreds of thousands of Albertans. Our Legal Services department is looking for a 1L or 2L law student to join our team in Calgary for Summer 2027.As our Legal Student, you'll gain hands-on legal experience and broad exposure to Enterprise Legal matters, including governance, as well as Investment Legal matters, including international investment transactions and asset management on over $200B in assets under management. If you're interested in financial markets, emerging technology and the intersection of law and investing, you'll find meaningful work here.We are an experienced, collaborative team of in-house professionals who believe hands-on, on-the-job training is the best way to help develop the next generation of lawyers. As our Legal Student, you will work directly with our lawyers on meaningful assignments tailored to your experience, educational background and interests.This is a full-time, paid position starting in May 2027 through August 2027.***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on January 4, 2027Responsibilities Include (no experience required):Legal research and drafting of legal memorandaAssisting with drafting and closing major investment transactionsReviewing and updating minute books and corporate recordsAssisting with process development, including use of AI and other legal technologiesGeneral contract review, drafting, analysis and presentationSupporting members of the Legal Services Department in responding to various internal client requestsOur Ideal Candidate Qualifications:Currently enrolled at a Canadian Law SchoolExceptional attention to detailStrong organization, research, analytical and problem-solving abilitiesThrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating and contributing to team goalsDemonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in othersSuccess Measures:You'll succeed in this role by delivering high-quality work on your day-to-day assignments, collaborating with the team, sharing your ideas, contributing to ongoing projects, and helping the department implement and improve process efficiencies.Application note: Please include cover letter, resume, and unofficial undergrad and law school transcriptsNext StepsWe are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobsAt AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.