**Company Description** **WHO ARE WE?** Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care. **Pay:** $22.00 - 25.00 per hour **Duration:** 4-month summer placement (May–August) **Job Description** **WHAT'S THE JOB?** As a Summer Law Student, you will report directly to the Executive Vice President Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. You will provide timely, high quality and practical legal support as part of a small and dynamic legal team out of our head office to our national and regional business teams in Canada and the U.S. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will gain exposure to all facets of being an in-house lawyer for a fast growing publicly listed company Key Responsibilities: + Structuring, reviewing, drafting negotiating, and enforcing commercial agreements. + Anticipating and assessing potential benefits and risks associated with business opportunities and operations. + Counseling business divisions on subject matters including, but not limited to corporate commercial matters, litigation, contract laws, regulatory controls, etc. + Providing support in other areas of legal department responsibility, including supply chain, insurance and risk management. + Conduct research on contract law, employment law, privacy, procurement, and regulatory compliance matters. + Prepare concise research summaries and memos for review by counsel. + Support due-diligence activities. + Help track and update corporate records, templates, and legal registers. + Draft summaries or preliminary issue outlines for review by Legal team members. **Qualifications** **WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?** + Current enrollment in a JD program (1L or 2L). + Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to different stakeholders. + Detail oriented, organized, and comfortable providing practical advice. + Interest in experiencing an in-house legal environment focused on corporate, securities and commercial law. + Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross functional teams. **Additional Information** **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? ** + Rapid advancement into leadership roles — your career accelerated! + Mentorship from industry experts and dedicated training programs + Exposure to a wide range of accounts and operational challenges + The opportunity to grow within a company that values talent, mobility, and development Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request. \#IND1