Job Description

2024 Summer Law Intern

Temporary position (approximately 4 months)

Legal Services, Capital Markets Regulation

Company Overview

Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public \xe2\x80\x93 enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive. Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement, and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province\xe2\x80\x99s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish.

Capital Markets Regulation, Legal Services Branch

The Legal Services team develops legislation, rules, and policies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulation of Capital Markets. The team provides advice on regulatory policy initiatives covering registration requirements, self-regulatory bodies, exchanges and marketplace infrastructure, and fintech & innovation issues. They also assist market participants and other Commission staff in understanding regulatory obligations.

Job Summary

The Law Intern will work under the guidance of the Manager of Legal Services on various projects assigned by the legal counsel team. We encourage students with diverse backgrounds to apply for this position, but only those who have completed, or are currently taking, a law school course in securities regulation will be considered.

Among other tasks, the student may have the opportunity to:

\xc2\xb7 Draft memos, briefing notes, and other documents

\xc2\xb7 Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, policy, and case law

\xc2\xb7 Conduct research on current events that impact the securities industry

\xc2\xb7 Gather and analyze market data

\xc2\xb7 Assist with the development of emerging regulatory issues including financial technology (Fintech)

This position is available on a temporary full-time basis. Please note this is not an articling position.

The term of this temporary position is from approximately May 1 to August 30, 2024.

Salary for this position is $27.47/hour + $50.00 bi-weekly in lieu of benefits + 6% vacation pay. Offers will be subject to reference, credit, police, and regulatory checks.

If you are interested in this opportunity, visit and apply online by November 24, 2023. Competition 23:135. Please include your resume, cover letter, references, and law school transcript. Forward any questions to Aldona Dyk at . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and able to relocate to the Vancouver area. Investment restrictions apply. We are an equal opportunity merit-based employer.

British Columbia Securities Commission