Summer Law Student - Modernizing Regulation, Regulatory Research

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

The OSC is currently recruiting for Summer Law Students to work in a variety of its Divisions from May to August 2025. Build your work experience through a summer opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator.

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Summer Law Student, Modernizing Regulation Team

Technological change is constant, often occurring at a rapid pace and in a way that presents both big opportunities and, sometimes, serious risks. The Modernizing Regulation Team in the Thought Leadership Division is dedicated to accelerating responsible innovation, analyzing and responding to emerging trends, and right sizing regulation in Ontario’s capital markets.

The student working in the Modernizing Regulation Team will assist with tasks including:

Role Requirements:

We are looking for a second-year law student with strong communication and analytical skills and an interest in new technology, emerging trends and the intersection between these trends and law/regulations. Deeper understanding of the financial services sector and knowledge of capital markets and/or securities law would be considered an asset.

You should have an excellent work ethic and organizational skills to meet deadlines. You are motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment, as well as independently with a keen enthusiasm to contribute to the goals and objectives of the OSC.

Note: The summer l student role is eligible for hybrid work and as per the OSC's hybrid policy, requires a minimum of 3 days/week working from the office at 20 Queen Street West in Toronto.

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

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