About the role#
Linamar Corporation is looking for an Articling Student to join the in-house Corporate Legal team for a 10-month term starting in Winter 2027. You will work directly with legal counsel and internal business clients to support substantive legal matters. This position is based on-site in Guelph, Ontario.
What you'll do#
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.
- Assist with corporate subsidiary management, including drafting intercompany agreements, resolutions, and commercial leases.
- Participate in due diligence, document review, and other aspects of corporate transactions.
- Help manage and enforce the company intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and patents.
- Assist with litigation management by reviewing pleadings, preparing discovery materials, and instructing external counsel.
- Develop and refine corporate policies, conduct internal training, and prepare risk assessments.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, and auditors.
What you'll need#
- A completed J.D. or LL.B. degree or an N.C.A. Certificate of Qualification prior to the start of the term.
- Registration as a student member in the Law Society of Ontario's Lawyer Licensing Process.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Professional judgment and an interest in the intersection of law and business.
- The ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- A proactive approach and a willingness to take initiative.
- A commitment to upholding corporate values and the Linamar Employee Code of Business Conduct.
Location & details#
- Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (10-month duration).
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
About Linamar Corporation
Linamar Corporation is a manufacturing company based in Guelph, Ontario. It operates through two main segments, Industrial and Mobility, which produce components for the automotive, agricultural, and aerial work platform sectors. The company maintains 70 manufacturing locations, 14 research centers, and 28 sales offices across 19 countries. It employs over 31,000 people and reported sales exceeding 7.9 billion dollars in 2022.
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