Ontario – Remote position
Application Deadline: May 3, 2024
Start Date: prefer ASAP
End Date: September 1, 2024
Compensation Information: $20-$23 per hour, depending on experience.
About TekSavvy
TekSavvy has been proudly serving Canadians with reliable telecom services for more than 20 years and has won numerous awards for the quality of its service and for its commitment to fighting for consumers’ rights online. TekSavvy is Canada’s largest independent telecom service company with residential and business customers from coast to coast.
The Role
We’re looking for a Summer Law Student to join our busy in-house legal team, to have a special focus on contracts and commercial law matters. Acting under the direction and supervision of the Director, Legal Affairs and other senior members of the team, you will, as needed:
- Review a wide variety of commercial agreements (including business to business contracts, NDAs, sponsorship agreements, etc.)
- Identify and communicate key contractual terms and risks to internal stakeholders (e.g., business- services and marketing teams)
- Contribute to other legal or operational projects (e.g., legal research or projects relating to privacy, CASL; reviewing marketing copy, etc.)
Mandatory Requirements:
- Completed at least second year of law school in Ontario (or in a law school which follows the Ontario legal curriculum)
- Ability to work and collaborate in a remote team environment
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
Asset Experience
- Previous business work experience/career in a company
- Previous experience reviewing and/or drafting contracts
- An interest in commercial law and telecommunications
Information Required From Candidates
- Cover Letter
- Resume
How to Apply
Send your applications by email to nsaunders@teksavvy.ca. Please include your resume and address your cover letter to Natasha Ell Saunders, Chief Legal Officer and include “Summer Law Student – Commercial law” in the RE: line. Your cover letter will be viewed as a writing sample and must include why you’re interested in commercial law.