Legal Intern

at  Medcan

About Us:
Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients’ overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.
Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.
The Role:
An exciting winter internship opportunity (Jan-April) to work with an established leader in Canadian healthcare. This role will have the opportunity to be part of a corporate environment, be an active participant in designated project, and be a member of a highly collaborative team. The Legal Intern reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will work on policy development, legal research, and other legal, compliance and risk programs and initiatives. These efforts will include working with internal and external stakeholders.
Our paid internship program gives students practical work experience, learning and development workshops, social outings, and an opportunity to network with our leadership team. You will be an active participant in designated projects and tasks, and be a member of a highly collaborate team.

The Accountabilities:

• Assist in policy development, legal research, and other legal, compliance and risk programs and initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects and activities of varying complexity while under time constraints.

The Requirements:

• 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students pursuing law from either college or university.
• Excellent written and spoken grasp of English and proficiency in French is an asset.
• Previous research experience, specifically using Canlil and other legal resources is valuable.
• High precision and attention to detail, patience, and ability to work with repetitive tasks.
• Determination to meet deadlines, multitask, work on urgent matters, and set priorities is a must.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a in a fast-paced environment

This is a hybrid opportunity working 2 days/week in our Toronto office at 150 York St. You will work 5 days/week between Monday to Friday. This is an internship expected to run full-time from January 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025.
Our Benefits:
Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.
We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:
Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!
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