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Legal Co-Op

CompanyCanadian Solar Inc.
LocationKitchener
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the in-house legal department by assisting lawyers and business teams with corporate entity tracking and compliance matters. They will also perform administrative tasks and manage legal documentation to ensure efficient operations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2256
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 25 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 165 GW of premium quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects across the world. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is Making the Difference by delivering more clean, safe, and affordable solar energy to the world.
About the Role

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated intern to join our in-house legal department for summer 2026. In this role, you will be providing support to lawyers, paralegals and business teams, while also assisting with office administrative tasks. This position is ideal for a university or law student interested in gaining hands-on experience in corporate law, compliance, contract management, and international legal operations, all in the broader context of providing renewable energy technologies and services.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Support the parent company legal team and also business teams

·         Establish and track corporate entities in various global jurisdictions

·         Liaise with and assist in-house legal and business teams

·         Assist in implementing policies and carrying out procedures relating to compliance matters, such as Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Privacy, Confidentiality Agreements and others

·         Organize and maintain legal records efficiently, ensuring easy access to documentation for legal team

·         Undertake term-long projects for organization and management of the legal team

·         Conduct other duties as required

·         Assist in office administration tasks at the Kitchener office


Ideal Candidate Attributes:

·         Eager to learn new skills

·         Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze issues

·         Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

·         Strong collaboration and communication abilities, comfortable working across various departments

·         Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of legal work

Compensation & Benefits:

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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Key Skills
Corporate lawComplianceContract managementInternational legal operationsProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationAdministrative tasksLegal researchPolicy implementationAnti-briberyAnti-corruptionPrivacyConfidentialityRecord keeping
Categories
LegalEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityAdministrativeManufacturing
Benefits
Flexible work optionsTraining programsPromotional opportunities
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