Student, Legal

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

10/27/2026

Worker Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Language(s)

Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

4

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

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.

• 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

• 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…