• Job Description

  Req#: JR100854

  Closing date: May 30, 2024

  Are you a law student with a love of corporate law? Do you want to spend your term with a group of corporate and M&A practitioners inside the largest investment house in beautiful British Columbia? British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a law co-op student/intern for the Fall 2024 work term (September to December) to work with our Legal Affairs Department.

  WAHT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $233 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pension and other funds for more than 30 clients based in British Columbia. We are proud to have been chosen as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and BC’s Top Employers . These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.

  The law student will work within our Legal department. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support the various legal activities and issues that arise at BCI.

  WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

  You will work with the Legal Affairs team in BCI’s Legal Affairs Department. The Legal Affairs Department provides in-house legal expertise and support to the Board, management, and all departments within BCI.

  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  You will assist the legal team with a corporate law practice focused on investment agreements, particularly contract review of existing and proposed investments in global infrastructure, renewable resources and private equity funds as well as private and public companies. You will also assist the team with corporate and commercial law matters, such as review of commercial agreements. Your work will include researching, summarizing and presenting legal materials on global investments such as governance term sheets, shareholder agreements, investment agreements, limited partnership agreements and supporting investment documents. Your work will also include researching, summarizing and presenting legal materials that will support corporate decision making. You will also assist in building best in class precedents and completing ad hoc work and special projects assigned by the team

  REQUIRED SKILLS

  The ideal student:

  • Has a keen interest in corporate & securities law, commercial law and/or M&A

  • Is detail-oriented, accurate, conscientious and focused

  • Has first rate writing skills

  • Possesses a strong work ethic

  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills

  • Is committed to the highest ethical standards

  • Demonstrates an eagerness to learn coupled with the ability to fail and recover

  • Has strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Has technology skills including the ability to effectively use Word, Outlook, etc.

  • Participates in or leads a business focused student law club

  WHAT WE OFFER

  • The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada, with training that enhances your marketability for obtaining articles

  • Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment

  • The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada

  • Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry

  • The ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supports

  • Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning

  • BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

  • 2 paid days per year for volunteering

  • Competitive pay:

  • $2,260.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,090.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,260.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department and $2,090.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)

  • Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

  THE DETAILS

  • Work term: Fall 2024 (September to December)

  • Department: Legal Affairs

  • Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

  • Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island

  • All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria office with the option to work one day per week from home. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

  HOW TO APPLY

  • Apply directly to the Legal Affairs Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

  • Application deadline: May 30, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

  • You must be in, or have recently graduated from, law school in order to be considered for this position.

  • Please upload, as ONE .pdf with your last name included in the file name (ex. Last Name – BCI Legal Application), a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice).

  • Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI.

  At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

  We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.

  We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

  If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at co-op@bci.ca .

  We would like to hear from you!

• About the company

  With $199.6 billion in assets under management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) invests on behalf of BC's public sector.

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