Student, Legal

Farm Credit Canada; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive salary

Job summary

Farm Credit Canada is seeking a student to join our in-house legal team for a fixed-term summer placement (May–August 2027). You will work alongside lawyers on commercial lending, contracts, governance, employment, litigation and privacy matters, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative business-focused environment.

You’ll develop practical legal skills, engage in research and analysis, and contribute to documentation and policy projects that support FCC’s operations and strategic

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree program at an accredited law school (preference for 2nd/3rd year).
• Strong interest in developing a broad understanding of in-house legal practice.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Sound judgment and ability to develop practical recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on a broad range of issues relevant to FCC's business and operations.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefing notes, summaries and materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support in-house counsel on lending, corporate transactions, governance, employment and litigation matters.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and revising legal agreements, policies and procedures.
• Support management of litigation and employment-related matters, including document review.
• Contribute to development of lending documentation, governance materials and internal guidance.
• Participate in strategic projects and process improvements; attend meetings with lawyers and business teams.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

What you’ll bring to the team

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree program at an accredited law school (preference may be given to second- and third-year law students)
• Strong interest in developing a broad understanding of legal practice in an in-house environment
• Excellent legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely
• Sound judgment and the ability to develop practical recommendations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

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.

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

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.

At FCC, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Our team is made stronger by a range of backgrounds, abilities, strengths, and perspectives – and we’re committed to continuously improving so that we develop a workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work.

Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities during each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, kindly send an email to [e-mail]. All information received in relations to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We value language diversity, and adhere to Canada’s Official Languages Act. We encourage you to apply in English or French, whichever is your language of choice.

Bilingualism (English and French) is important and is always considered an asset.

Proud to be 100% invested in agriculture and food.

Looking for a career with purpose? Bring your skills, enthusiasm and your true self to FCC. Providing financing, software and knowledge to the industry that feeds the world takes the talents of many — and with so many interesting areas to work in, you never know where your career will take you.

Areas we hire for

• IT
• Marketing
• Lending and Operations
• HR
• Finance
• Governance

We’ve got you

From a flexible work environment, competitive salary and benefits to a culture built on trust, support and growth, FCC offers an exceptional employee experience that brings out your best.

What we do

FCC is a financially self-sustaining federal Crown corporation with over 100 offices across Canada, and our corporate office in Regina, Saskatchewan. We lend money and provide other services to primary producers, agri-food operations and agribusinesses that provide inputs or add value to agriculture.

Questions?

To learn more about the recruitment process or your application, contact us at [e-mail].