Legal Co-Op

Kitchener, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 6, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The intern will support the in-house legal department by assisting lawyers and business teams with corporate entity tracking and compliance matters. They will also perform administrative tasks and manage legal documentation to ensure efficient operations.

Job details

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate. Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated intern to join our in-house legal department for summer 2026. In this role, you will be providing support to lawyers, paralegals and business teams, while also assisting with office administrative tasks. This position is ideal for a university or law student interested in gaining hands-on experience in corporate law, compliance, contract management, and international legal operations, all in the broader context of providing renewable energy technologies and services. Key Responsibilities: · Support the parent company legal team and also business teams · Establish and track corporate entities in various global jurisdictions · Liaise with and assist in-house legal and business teams · Assist in implementing policies and carrying out procedures relating to compliance matters, such as Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Privacy, Confidentiality Agreements and others · Organize and maintain legal records efficiently, ensuring easy access to documentation for legal team · Undertake term-long projects for organization and management of the legal team · Conduct other duties as required · Assist in office administration tasks at the Kitchener office Ideal Candidate Attributes: · Eager to learn new skills · Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze issues · Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment · Strong collaboration and communication abilities, comfortable working across various departments · Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of legal work Compensation & Benefits: Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #CanadianSolar

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a university or law student who is eager to learn and possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills. They must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.