ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Canada Growth Fund Investment Management (CGFIM) team manages the C$15bn Canada Growth Fund, which invests in Canadian projects and companies accelerating the transition to a low‑carbon economy. Our work supports the deployment of innovative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while delivering economic benefits and attracting private capital. Our investments span areas such as clean technology, carbon capture, hydrogen, electrification, renewable natural gas, and critical minerals. 

The CGFIM Legal Affairs team partners closely with investment teams to support transactions and manage legal risk across the Fund’s activities. The team offers broad exposure to high‑quality, complex transactions and provides a unique, end‑to‑end view of CGFIM’s business and strategy, working alongside experienced professionals and leading external counsel. 

ABOUT YOUR ROLE 

As an Intern, Legal Affairs, CGFIM, you’ll:  

• Assist one or more lawyers in the team with their work related to CGF investment transactions 

• Assist lawyers and other team members with the ongoing operationalization of the CGFIM Legal Affairs function, including the establishment of policies, procedures and processes 

• Perform legal work related to CGF’s regulatory and governance framework 

• Perform legal work related to corporate law and CGF’s various investment vehicles 

• Assist lawyers and other team members with non-investment initiatives and projects 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED  

• First year student registered in an undergraduate law program 

• Complementary education in finance or related field, an asset 

• Good academic achievement and interest in business law 

• Good level of proficiency with MS Office tools 

• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy 

• Ability to complete mandates and tasks within the planned schedule 

• Effective communications skills, both written and spoken 

• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation 

• Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives 

• Be proactive in reaching out to lawyers and other team members to assist with mandates, files or projects 

• Good social skills and ability to build a network within the team and the organization 

• Willingness and interest in understanding PSP Investments' and CGF's mandates, activities and investments 

• Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with PSP Investments employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa) 

• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum 

• Candidates must have the right to work in Canada* for the period specified to be considered for this position.  No support to obtain the right to work will be provided 

• *Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit.