Fall & Winter Law Interns
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – 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’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.
Fall & Winter Law Interns, CMR Legal Services
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:
- Draft memos, briefing notes, and other documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, policy, and case law
- Conduct research on current events that impact the securities industry
- Gather and analyze market data
- Assist with the development of emerging regulatory issues including financial technology (Fintech)
The ideal candidate is a 2nd or 3rd year law student (or a recent graduate). Please note this is not an articling position.
We are hiring for two temporary part-time positions (maximum 17.5 hours per week, on weekdays only), from early September 2025 to the end of April 2026.
Salary for this position is $27.47/hour + $50.00 biweekly in lieu of benefits (pro-rated based on hours worked) + 6% vacation pay. Offers will be subject to reference, credit, police, and regulatory checks.
If you are interested in this opportunity, visit https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/about/careers and apply online, quoting competition 25:21 by July 18, 2025. Please include your resume, cover letter and law school transcript. 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 HumanResources@bcsc.bc.ca 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.
About British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive.
Fall & Winter Law Interns
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – 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’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.
Fall & Winter Law Interns, CMR Legal Services
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:
- Draft memos, briefing notes, and other documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze legislation, policy, and case law
- Conduct research on current events that impact the securities industry
- Gather and analyze market data
- Assist with the development of emerging regulatory issues including financial technology (Fintech)
The ideal candidate is a 2nd or 3rd year law student (or a recent graduate). Please note this is not an articling position.
We are hiring for two temporary part-time positions (maximum 17.5 hours per week, on weekdays only), from early September 2025 to the end of April 2026.
Salary for this position is $27.47/hour + $50.00 biweekly in lieu of benefits (pro-rated based on hours worked) + 6% vacation pay. Offers will be subject to reference, credit, police, and regulatory checks.
If you are interested in this opportunity, visit https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/about/careers and apply online, quoting competition 25:21 by July 18, 2025. Please include your resume, cover letter and law school transcript. 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 HumanResources@bcsc.bc.ca 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.
About British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive.