Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
We are recruiting for a Finance Intern to join our team in our Toronto office from August to December, 2025. The successful candidate must be pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analysis, and business performance initiatives. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing a career in finance, data analytics, or business intelligence, and offers a unique opportunity to learn how financial insights drive strategic decision-making across the firm. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week.
As a Finance Intern (Business Insights) you will be: Business Planning Support
- Assisting in the setup and ongoing maintenance of client and timekeeper pricing, including updates to special rate arrangements and support with new pricing proposals.
- Assisting in productivity and rate analysis across departments, helping to align operational insights with strategic goals.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly and ad hoc reports on firm performance (by region, practice area, client, and other metrics).
- Helping to maintain and update reporting templates for internal stakeholders.
- Supporting automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and enable self-serve tools (e.g., through Power BI or SharePoint).
Project & Team Collaboration
- Helping with administrative and reporting tasks related to new hire setups and timekeeper data.
- Supporting team onboarding initiatives and documentation for co-op students and analysts.
What You’ll Learn
- How to turn complex datasets into actionable business insights.
- How financial and operational reporting supports legal services and strategy.
- Experience working with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Aderant (legal practice management software).
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong Excel skills with an interest in learning tools like Power BI, SQL, and SharePoint.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to interpret and synthesize data clearly.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Eagerness to learn, collaborate with others, and contribute to team projects.
- Previous experience (e.g., school projects, co-ops, part-time roles) in data analysis or finance is an asset, but not required.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Competitive compensation.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
How to Apply: We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
About McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. Built on a unique model of collaboration, the firm provides unequalled legal talent, industry knowledge and practice experience, and delivers customized legal services to help clients achieve the results that are important to them.
The firm has substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK. We deliver integrated services in business law, litigation, tax, real estate, and labour and employment law.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
We are recruiting for a Finance Intern to join our team in our Toronto office from August to December, 2025. The successful candidate must be pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analysis, and business performance initiatives. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing a career in finance, data analytics, or business intelligence, and offers a unique opportunity to learn how financial insights drive strategic decision-making across the firm. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week.
As a Finance Intern (Business Insights) you will be: Business Planning Support
- Assisting in the setup and ongoing maintenance of client and timekeeper pricing, including updates to special rate arrangements and support with new pricing proposals.
- Assisting in productivity and rate analysis across departments, helping to align operational insights with strategic goals.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly and ad hoc reports on firm performance (by region, practice area, client, and other metrics).
- Helping to maintain and update reporting templates for internal stakeholders.
- Supporting automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and enable self-serve tools (e.g., through Power BI or SharePoint).
Project & Team Collaboration
- Helping with administrative and reporting tasks related to new hire setups and timekeeper data.
- Supporting team onboarding initiatives and documentation for co-op students and analysts.
What You’ll Learn
- How to turn complex datasets into actionable business insights.
- How financial and operational reporting supports legal services and strategy.
- Experience working with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Aderant (legal practice management software).
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong Excel skills with an interest in learning tools like Power BI, SQL, and SharePoint.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to interpret and synthesize data clearly.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Eagerness to learn, collaborate with others, and contribute to team projects.
- Previous experience (e.g., school projects, co-ops, part-time roles) in data analysis or finance is an asset, but not required.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Competitive compensation.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
How to Apply: We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
About McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. Built on a unique model of collaboration, the firm provides unequalled legal talent, industry knowledge and practice experience, and delivers customized legal services to help clients achieve the results that are important to them.
The firm has substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK. We deliver integrated services in business law, litigation, tax, real estate, and labour and employment law.