Legal Affairs Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027)

Closing date: October 1, 2026

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking one (1) Legal Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter 2027 (January to April 2027) work term to support the Legal Affairs team. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in kick-starting your legal career in a sophisticated business setting, then this is the opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $313.7 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support BCI’s public sector, institutional and other clients, which include British Columbia’s public sector pension funds. We are proud to have been chosen as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and BC’s Top Employers.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work with the legal team within BCI’s Legal Affairs Department. The Legal Affairs Department provides in-house legal expertise and support to all departments within BCI.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

You will support BCI’s in-house lawyers in their corporate and investment-law practices. Your work may include, for example:

• Reviewing investment-related documents in connection with existing and potential investments

• Researching, summarizing, and presenting legal materials – such as governance term sheets, shareholder agreements, investment agreements, and limited partnership agreements

• Reviewing commercial contracts in connection with BCI’s day-to-day operations

• Working from and adding to BCI’s legal precedents

• Helping with special projects

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The qualities below are what we look for; the mandatory eligibility requirements appear under the “Requirements to Apply” section. The ideal student: 

• Has a keen interest in business law, including corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and commercial law

• Is detail-oriented, accurate, conscientious, and focused 

• Is mindful of the importance of strong writing and dedicated to improving their own 

• Possesses a strong work ethic 

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills 

• Is committed to the highest ethical standards 

• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn with openness to receiving feedback 

• Has strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Has technology skills including experience or curiosity about applying AI to their legal work 

• Participates in student groups, activities, or extracurriculars  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training

• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment

• The development of real-world legal skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada

• Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring professionals in the local industry

• The opportunity to network with other co-op students & interns across BCI

• Two paid days per year for volunteering

• Competitive pay: $2,155.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,330.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree and $2,155.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)

• Travel: if relocating to Victoria for the work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Winter 2027 (January to April)

• Department: Legal Affairs

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

• The work term must be completed in person at our Victoria office with the option to work one day per week from home

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

• Apply directly to the Legal Affairs Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page: https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

• You must be currently enrolled in, or have graduated within the past year from, a law school.

• Please upload, as ONE .pdf with your last name included in the file name (ex. Last Name – BCI Legal Application), a cover letter, resume, and relevant academic transcripts (e.g., undergrad, post-grad, law school – unofficial transcript will suffice)

• Note: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization or if your work permit, study permit, or visa has restrictions or is due to expire during the work term, you may not be eligible for this opportunity.

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful. We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.  We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at co-op@bci.ca. We would like to hear from you!