Legal Affairs Co-op/Internship (Fall 2026)

BCI • Victoria, BC

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking one (1) Legal Affairs Co-op Student/Intern for the Fall 2026 (September to December) work term to support the Legal Affairs team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, team player interested in developing their professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation, and operating on a global scale. BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $295 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, investing globally to support pension and other funds for more than 30 clients based in British Columbia. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and BC’s Top Employers.

Requirements

• Must be in, or have recently graduated from, law school.
• Keen interest in corporate & securities law, commercial law and/or M&A.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, conscientious, and focused.
• First-rate writing skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
• Eagerness to learn coupled with the ability to fail and recover.
• Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technology skills including the ability to effectively use Word, Outlook, etc.
• Participates in or leads a business-focused student law club.
• Legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Assist the legal team with a corporate law practice focused on investment agreements, particularly contract review of existing and proposed investments in private and public companies.
• Assist the team with corporate and commercial law matters, such as reviews of commercial agreements.
• Research, summarize, and present legal materials on global investments such as governance term sheets, shareholder agreements, investment agreements, limited partnership agreements, and supporting investment documents.
• Research, summarize, and present legal materials that will support corporate decision making.
• Assist in building best-in-class precedents.
• Complete ad hoc work and special projects assigned by the team.

Benefits

• Excellent career development and training
• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
• Development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada
• Exposure to talented, approachable, and inspiring people
• Ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue (virtual primary care, employee and family services, mental health supports)
• Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI
• Two paid days per year for volunteering
• Competitive pay
• Fixed-rate travel allowance if coming to Victoria for this work term

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern