Posted 9 days ago
Student, Legal
@ Alberta Investment Management Corporation
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is hiring a 1L or 2L law student for a full-time paid summer legal placement in Calgary from May to August 2027. The student works directly with in-house lawyers on enterprise and investment legal matters, including governance and international investment transactions. Applications close January 5, 2027, and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities:
- Legal research and drafting of legal memoranda
- Assisting with drafting and closing investment transactions
- Reviewing and updating minute books and corporate records
- General contract review, drafting and analysis
Requirements summary:
- Currently enrolled at a Canadian law school
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | credit, criminal record |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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Alberta Investment Management Corporation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Edmonton |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
CLOSING DATE:
January 5, 2027Opportunity
AIMCo is an Alberta-based Crown corporation with a clear purpose: securing the financial future of hundreds of thousands of Albertans. Our Legal Services department is looking for a 1L or 2L law student to join our team in Calgary for Summer 2027.As our Legal Student, you'll gain hands-on legal experience and broad exposure to Enterprise Legal matters, including governance, as well as Investment Legal matters, including international investment transactions and asset management on over $200B in assets under management. If you're interested in financial markets, emerging technology and the intersection of law and investing, you'll find meaningful work here.
We are an experienced, collaborative team of in-house professionals who believe hands-on, on-the-job training is the best way to help develop the next generation of lawyers. As our Legal Student, you will work directly with our lawyers on meaningful assignments tailored to your experience, educational background and interests.
This is a full-time, paid position starting in May 2027 through August 2027.
***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on January 4, 2027
Responsibilities Include (no experience required):
- Legal research and drafting of legal memoranda
- Assisting with drafting and closing major investment transactions
- Reviewing and updating minute books and corporate records
- Assisting with process development, including use of AI and other legal technologies
- General contract review, drafting, analysis and presentation
- Supporting members of the Legal Services Department in responding to various internal client requests
Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled at a Canadian Law School
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organization, research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating and contributing to team goals
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others
Success Measures:
You'll succeed in this role by delivering high-quality work on your day-to-day assignments, collaborating with the team, sharing your ideas, contributing to ongoing projects, and helping the department implement and improve process efficiencies.
Application note: Please include cover letter, resume, and unofficial undergrad and law school transcripts
Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs
At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.
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