Legal Summer Internship Toronto, Canada Legal

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. Full time
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM STARTING ON MAY 2023 ??

REAL PROJECTS, REAL CHALLENGES AND REAL IMPACT. JOIN OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AS PART OF YOUR JOURNEY TO SELF-DISCOVERY

At Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. ("RBH"), we've chosen to do something incredible.

We're totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to improve the lives of millions of people across the country.

LET'S TALK ABOUT WHY YOU WILL ENJOY THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY


This internship program will enable you to discover yourself through challenges and cultural diversity, which will prepare you for a fulfilling career and may give you the opportunity to receive a full-time job offer with Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.

(RBH), upon completion of your undergraduate studies.

Your fresh perspective and positive mindset can fuel our smoke-free future. You'll be collaborating on projects that really matter.

It's the perfect start to your career for the following reasons:

  • Enables you to discover yourself through transactional & projectbased work.
  • Builds and enhances your capabilities while exposing you to a corporate environment.
  • Allows you to work directly with Senior Executives & cross functional teams to develop practical skills.

About the Legal Internship:
As a legal intern, you will support RBH's in-house legal team in managing the legal affairs of the business.

You will work closely with RBH's lawyers on projects involving the development and commercialization of adult consumer products in a highly regulated market in addition to providing legal support to other RBH stakeholders.


Your Day-to-Day:

  • Reviewing legislation governing tobacco and vaping products to advise colleagues on marketing, sales, and other commercial initiatives.
  • Assisting with administrative tasks, including document review, contract management, and reporting.
  • Providing research assistance and summaries to lawyers on various areas of law, including, but not limited to, labour and employment, commercial, corporate, and regulatory compliance.
  • Supporting lawyers in advising internal stakeholders on legal questions and issues, including creating and delivering presentations and information sessions when required.
  • Reviewing and editing contracts, including identifying legal issues and risks and providing feedback to both commercial and legal stakeholders.
  • Participating in commercial projects and initiatives to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and RBH policies and practices.
  • Drafting and reviewing legal templates, including, but not limited to, various commercial agreements, employment offer letters, and external communications.
  • Working with other interns and RBH teams to encourage crossfunctional collaboration and strong working relationships.
You are the right person for this job if you:

  • Are enrolled in an accredited J.D. or LL.B. program and have completed or will be completing your 1st or 2nd year of legal studies or you are an internationally trained legal graduate who is currently a student in a recognized NCA program.
  • Are located in the Greater Toronto Area or will be able to relocate to the area for the duration of your internship.
  • Are proficient in the English language and have experience reviewing/editing documents (French is an asset but is not required for this role).
  • Possess strong attention to detail and are comfortable identifying and raising issues and concerns.
  • Have the ability to assess and determine prioritization of multiple tasks and objectives.
  • You are proficient with MS Office software, including advanced working knowledge of MS Word.
  • Are comfortable working independently, as well as a part of a team.
  • Have experience working with tight deadlines and are comfortable working occasional overtime and/or outside of normal business hours if necessary.
What we offer

  • The experience of working closely with knowledgeable lawyers in various areas of law.
  • The ability to be assigned to and explore particular areas of interest.
  • Mentorship opportunities with both legal colleagues and members of other functions.
  • The opportunity to network with outside counsel and global colleagues in other markets.


Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress.

Join Rothman Benson & Hedges and you too can:

  • Seize the freedom to shape your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
  • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
  • Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smokefree future.

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