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Fall & Winter Law Interns (4 Positions)

Legal Services – Capital Markets Regulation & Corporate Finance

Competition 26:24

Position Overview

The BC Securities Commission is seeking four temporary part-time Law Interns for the Fall and Winter term (two with Capital Markets Regulation and two with Corporate Finance). Interns will work with Legal Services counsel on regulatory, policy, and advisory initiatives across BC’s capital markets.

Job Summary

The Law Intern will work under the guidance of the Manager of Legal Services on a variety of projects assigned by legal counsel within either the Capital Markets Regulation (CMR) or Corporate Finance (CF) teams. The Legal Services Branch develops legislation, rules, and policies to support the effective regulation of capital markets and provides advice on a wide range of regulatory and policy initiatives.

Depending on the team, work may include assisting with the development and implementation of legislative and policy initiatives, researching and analyzing regulatory frameworks, supporting the development or amendment of rules, reviewing applications for exemptive relief, and assisting with securities law compliance matters. Interns may also contribute to policy work related to registration requirements, marketplaces, self-regulatory organizations, and emerging areas such as fintech and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Interns will support one of the two Legal Services teams. Responsibilities may include:

Common Responsibilities (Both CMR & CF)

Draft memos, briefing notes, and other legal documents

Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, policy, and case law

Research current developments impacting the securities industry

Gather and analyze market and regulatory data

Assist in development, amendment or implementation of legislative and policy initiatives, including in respect of securities rules and policies

Review and summarize public comment letters on proposed rules

Review selected elements of applications for exemptive relief

Capital Markets Regulation (CMR)

Support research on emerging regulatory issues, including fintech and innovation

Analyze frameworks relating to registration, marketplaces, and self-regulatory organizations

Corporate Finance (CF)

Assist with corporate finance compliance matters

Support research on emerging regulatory issues

Qualifications

2nd or 3rd year law student, or recent law graduate

Completion of, or current enrollment in, a securities regulation course is strongly recommended

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Interest in capital markets, financial regulation, and public policy

Please note these are not articling positions. BCSC currently does not offer articling positions.

Term & Compensation

Term: Early September 2026 to April 2027

Schedule: Temporary Part-time (maximum 17.5 hours per week, weekdays only)

Positions: 4 total (2 per team)

Compensation:

$27.47 per hour

$50.00 bi-weekly in lieu of benefits (pro-rated based on hours worked)

6% vacation pay

Offers are conditional upon satisfactory reference, credit, police, and regulatory checks.

How to Apply

Apply online via the BCSC Careers page. Please include the following documents:

Resume

Cover letter

Law school transcript

Writing sample (minimum 5 pages demonstrating clarity and plain-language writing)

Please quote competition #26:24 in your application by July 10, 2026, and indicate your team preference (Capital Markets Regulation, Corporate Finance or either) in your cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing [email protected] if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.