Summer Law Student - Ottawa, Canada - Teksavvy Solutions Inc.

Teksavvy Solutions Inc.
Teksavvy Solutions Inc.
Verified Company
Ottawa, Canada

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Description

Job Description:
Summer Law Student


Application Deadline:
May 18, 2023


Start Date:
prefer ASAP (by May 29, 2023)


End Date:
September 1, 2023


Compensation Information:
$20-$25 per hour, depending on experience.


About TekSavvy

  • TekSavvy has been proudly serving Canadians with reliable telecom services for more than 20 years and has won numerous awards for the quality of its service and for its commitment to fighting for consumers' rights online. TekSavvy is Canada's largest independent telecom service company with residential and business customers from coast to coast.

The Role

  • We're looking for a Summer Law Student to join our busy inhouse legal team, to have a special focus on contracts and commercial law matters.
Acting under the direction and supervision of the Director, Legal Affairs and other senior members of the team, you will, as needed:


  • Review a wide variety of commercial agreements (including business to business contracts, NDAs, sponsorship agreements, etc.)
  • Identify and communicate key contractual terms and risks to internal stakeholders (e.g., businessservices and marketing teams)
  • Contribute to other legal or operational projects (e.g., legal research or projects relating to privacy, CASL; reviewing marketing copy, etc.)

Mandatory Requirements:


  • Completed at least first year of law school in Ontario (or in a law school which follows the Ontario legal curriculum)
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a remote team environment
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work autonomously

Asset Experience

  • Previous experience reviewing and/or drafting contracts
  • An interest in commercial law and telecommunications
  • Proficiency in French (including an ability to review French translations of commercial agreements and manage the translation process)
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

How to Apply
We are flexible on a start date but would prefer as soon as possible.

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