Student, Legal

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?

W

ork 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

C

orporate

S

ecretary 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 (

p

reference 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:

TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca

. 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.