Summer Student, Legal & Compliance (Summer Term - May - August 2027)

Liberty Mutual Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Canada in Toronto is seeking a Summer Student to join the Legal & Compliance team. You will assist with daily tasks and projects in a learning environment focused on insurance and privacy law.

The role offers a flexible mix of on-site and remote work, a pay rate of CAD 24 per hour, and opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals while developing practical legal skills. Applicants must be a current JD/LL.B student and possess strong written and verbal communication,

Qualifications

• Current student and at least first year in accredited JD or LL.B. program.
• Interest in insurance and/or commercial business law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for learning and taking on new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memorandums on various areas of law, including insurance and privacy.
• Support projects aimed at improving efficiency and prepare internal communications and reports.
• Assist with development and facilitation of basic legal training programs for business units.
• Provide general support to the Legal & Compliance team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized & detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

First-year JD/LL.B. student

Job description

Department: Legal & Compliance

Location: Toronto

Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel

Company Overview:

Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American and / or multinational risks. Liberty Mutual Canada has over 300 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

At Liberty Mutual Canada, diversity is about all of us. Our promise to you is a culture that is collaborative, rewarding and empowering. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees across all dimensions of diversity and believe that recognizing, appreciating, and applying the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each person cultivates an atmosphere of trust and respect. At Liberty Mutual Canada, our values are to foster a high-performing, equitable and inclusive culture where the best talent of all backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work and succeed.

If you are unsure whether or not your experience matches every requirement below, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied and diverse perspectives and experiences that we can add to our team!

We offer:

• A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Participation in our national employee committee’s initiatives – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion

The Opportunity

As a Summer Student with the Legal & Compliance team, you will be assisting the team with daily tasks and projects. This is a great opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals in the legal and compliance field within insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memorandums on various areas of law, including but not limited to insurance and privacy.
• Support the organization’s ongoing projects aimed at improving efficiency and other duties, including preparing internal communications and reports.
• Assist with the development and facilitation of basic legal training programs for business units.
• Provide general support to the Legal & Compliance team.

Skills & Qualifications

• You are a current student and have completed at least a first year in an accredited J.D. or LL.B. program.
• You have a demonstrated interest in insurance and/or commercial business law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for learning and taking on new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work both independently and as part of a team.

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to pay transparency and fair, equitable hiring. For roles based in Ontario, we publish our hiring Pay Rate in compliance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act.

This posting is for active, current vacancies.

Hiring Pay Rate:

CAD $24 per hour.

We do not use AI‑based screening tools in our hiring process. Candidates who complete an interview and remain under consideration may request, and will receive, feedback within 45 days.

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we operate in and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.