Student, Legal

FCC / FAC; Regina; Ibrido; CAD 55.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work options

Competitive total rewards packages

Benefits and wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

In-house legal exposure

Descrizione del lavoro

FCC is seeking a student for a 4-month fixed-term legal placement to support in-house counsel on commercial lending, contracts, governance matters, and employment law within our agriculture and food mandate.

You will work alongside lawyers and business professionals, gain exposure to corporate transactions, litigation, and policy development, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, business-focused environment.

Competenze

• Coursework or experience related to corporate law, commercial law, employment law, civil litigation, contract law, banking and finance, or governance.
• Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda through academic, co-op, volunteer or professional experiences.
• Knowledge of financial services, commercial lending, governance, public-sector organizations or regulated industries.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Mansioni

• Conduct legal research and analysis on a broad range of issues relevant to FCC's business.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefing notes, summaries, presentations and other materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support in-house counsel on commercial lending, corporate transactions, governance initiatives, employment matters and litigation files.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and revising legal agreements, policies, procedures and other business documents.
• Support the management of litigation and employment-related matters, including legal research, document review and fact gathering.
• Contribute to the development and review of lending documentation, governance materials, policies and internal guidance.
• Participate in strategic projects, including new products, business initiatives, policy development and process improvement efforts.
• Attend meetings with lawyers, business teams and external counsel to gain exposure to legal and business decision-making.
• Support Corporate Secretary activities and governance processes.
• Collaborate with legal professionals across multiple practice areas and business functions.

Conoscenze

Corporate law

Commercial law

Employment law

Civil litigation

Contract law

Banking and finance

Governance

Bilingual (EN/FR) asset

Descrizione del lavoro

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs
• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world
• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive
• Hybrid work options

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

10/27/2026

Worker Type

Student (Fixed Term)

Language(s) Required

English

Term Duration (in Months)

4

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs
• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world
• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive
• Hybrid work options

Salary: $55,160 - $68,460

Summer Placement Duration: May to August 2027

How You’ll Make An Impact

Looking for an opportunity to experience the practice of law in a collaborative, business-focused environment?

Work alongside experienced in-house counsel on a wide range of legal matters that support Canadian agriculture and food businesses. You'll gain exposure to areas such as commercial lending, contracts, corporate and governance matters, employment law, litigation, procurement, intellectual property and privacy.

As part of a collaborative legal team, you'll work alongside lawyers and business professionals on legal matters and strategic initiatives that support FCC's operations and priorities. You'll develop practical legal skills while gaining valuable insight into the role an in-house legal team plays in supporting business decisions, managing risk and advancing organizational goals.

Whether your interests are in corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, litigation or governance, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and broaden your understanding of legal practice in an in-house setting.

If you're curious, motivated and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct legal research and analysis on a broad range of legal issues relevant to FCC's business and operations
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefing notes, summaries, presentations and other materials for internal stakeholders
• Support in-house counsel on commercial lending and financing matters, corporate transactions, governance initiatives, employment matters and litigation files
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and revising legal agreements, policies, procedures and other business documents
• Support the management of litigation and employment-related matters, including legal research, document review and fact gathering
• Contribute to the development and review of lending documentation, governance materials, policies and internal guidance
• Participate in strategic projects, including new products, business initiatives, policy development and process improvement efforts
• Attend meetings with lawyers, business teams and external counsel to gain exposure to legal and business decision-making
• Support Corporate Secretary activities and governance processes
• Collaborate with legal professionals across multiple practice areas and business functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience related to corporate law, commercial law, employment law, civil litigation, contract law, banking and finance, or governance
• Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda through academic, co-op, volunteer or professional experiences
• Knowledge of financial services, commercial lending, governance, public-sector organizations or regulated industries
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.