Articling Student

**Job Description**:
**Articling Student**

**Corporate Services, Legal Services**

**Status: 1 Contract, Full Time - approximately twelve (12) months, commencing July 2026**

**Salary: $73,849 to $92,313 plus comprehensive benefits where applicable**

**Work Mode: Hybrid **_see below for more details about this work mode_**

**Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton**
**Hours of Work: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)**

**Primary Responsibilities**:
The Articling Student will:

- Provide legal research assistance.
- Prepare memoranda and legal opinions.
- Provide legal support on a broad range of files in each of the three practice areas described below.
- ** Dispute Resolution** - providing legal representation by appearing in court, before administrative boards and tribunals, and in mediation and arbitration of all types. Diverse Regional client groups include all departments, as well as the Peel Police Services Board. Construction liens, labour and employment, personal injury, landlord & tenant and commercial litigation matters are typical. Expectations include: providing research support, preparing pleadings and documents and representing the Region of Peel before courts and tribunals.
- **Business Law** - drafting legal agreements and providing legal research to support clients in procurement, affordable housing, IT, waste management, water & wastewater servicing and Public Health. Dealing primarily with the Region’s contractual obligations and negotiations for the procurement and management of goods and services, as well as corporate advice, across all Regional departments. Preparation and enactment of municipal by-laws and creation of policy within the municipal jurisdiction for administrative decision making.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of LL.B. or J.D. or enrollment in final year of academic study at an accredited law school, or LSO approved equivalency;
- Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; and
- Such other articling student eligibility requirements as required by the Law Society of Ontario.

**Application Requirements**

Together with your resume, please provide a **cover letter** and your undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school **transcripts**. A writing sample may be required from those students who are offered interviews.

**NOTE**:Applications for the 2026/2027 articling term will be accepted until May 14, 2025. Interviews are expected to be conducted between May 20th and 23rd.

**Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)**

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of _you_. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

- **
Top-Notch Benefits**: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day
- ** OMERS Pension Plan**: Voluntary enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- ** Vacation Time That Grows**: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important
- ** Personal Days Just for You**: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- ** Wellness First**: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- ** Performance Pays Off**: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded
- ** Supportive, Respectful Culture**: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
- ** Learning & Growth**: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

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