Articling Student (2027-2028 Term)

Canadian Medical Association • Ottawa, ON

18d • $59,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This articling role is focused on corporate and commercial law with some
exposure to health law issues.

Corporate legal work including contract drafting and review, trademarks,
copyright management, and legislative regulatory compliance (e.g., CASL).
Occasional support on investment management, securities, and financial
regulatory matters.
Occasional support on legal governance work.
Legal research, analysis and writing in areas primarily focused on corporate
legal issues and health/public health law.
Drafting and editing legal templates, guidelines, and checklists for use by
client-colleagues.
Policy research, review, and possible drafting.
Fact investigation, interviewing and advising of CMA staff under supervision.
Potential for in-house educational presentations/sessions to other CMA staff.

Requirements

• Must be registered as a licensing candidate with the Law Society of Ontario or can reasonably expect to be registered as a licensing candidate with the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-2027 articling term.
• Above average to excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.
• Experience in legal research and writing required.

Nice To Haves

• French language ability is an asset.
• Problem-solving skills, diplomacy and tact.
• Solid computer technical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, CanLii).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team player and adaptability e.g., work in an open office.

Responsibilities

• Corporate legal work including contract drafting and review, trademarks, copyright management, and legislative regulatory compliance (e.g., CASL).
• Occasional support on investment management, securities, and financial regulatory matters.
• Occasional support on legal governance work.
• Legal research, analysis and writing in areas primarily focused on corporate legal issues and health/public health law.
• Drafting and editing legal templates, guidelines, and checklists for use by client-colleagues.
• Policy research, review, and possible drafting.
• Fact investigation, interviewing and advising of CMA staff under supervision.
• Potential for in-house educational presentations/sessions to other CMA staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees