Legal Summer Student

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Non-Regulated
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Summer Student
Salary Min: $29.13 Hourly
Salary Max: $34.26 Hourly
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Temp Duration: 4 months
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services and Senior Counsel, this role will provide legal research and drafting support to the Legal Department.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a law student to provide research and drafting support to the Legal Department for a four-month term commencing in May 2025.

The selected candidate will work with and be supervised by FortisBC’s in-house lawyers in researching various legal issues, preparing memoranda, reviewing contracts and as opportunities arise, working directly with FortisBC’s business units to provide legal support.

The position will afford the selected candidate exposure to the Legal Department’s varied and interesting practice that includes work in regulatory, lands, commercial, energy, construction, marketing and consumer practices, privacy, environmental, and occupational health and safety law.

Requirements

Law Student currently enrolled in second or third year at a Canadian Law School.
Strong research skills and experience with legal research tools such as CanLII and Westlaw.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

To be considered for the role, please ensure you include a cover letter, transcript and writing sample along with your resume.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.