Summer Law Student - Modernizing Regulation, Thought Leadership

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 2026. Build your work experience through a summer opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator.

Application Instructions

Your application must include the following:

• Cover letter – stating your interest in working for the OSC – one cover letter per application is required – you can list all the business units you are interested in being considered for in the body of the cover letter to simplify the application process
• Resume 
• Copies of your law school and undergraduate transcripts, as well as graduate transcripts, where applicable
• Reference letters are welcome but not required.

Please attach the above documents in one PDF, with the naming convention “Last Name, First Name” 

• As a part of your online application submission, you will be required to complete questions to provide additional information for the hiring division’s consideration. Please read the questions carefully and be as concise and accurate as possible in your answers.
• You will be required to apply to EACH summer law opportunity SEPARATELY.  If you are applying to more than one opportunity, you will need to provide one PDF application package for each submission – you DO NOT have to customize your application packages.
• Please submit your application for this position through the OSC website. Applications must be received by February 12, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.
• Please note that we are planning for interviews to take place the week of February 23-27, 2026.
• Please visit https://osc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/OSCCareers and apply to the postings you are interested in.

Summer Law Student, Modernizing Regulation Team

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 analyzing and responding to emerging trends, accelerating responsible innovation, and right-sizing regulation in Ontario’s capital markets.

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

• Identifying, assessing, and monitoring emerging trends to act strategically in our regulatory responses.
• Conducting research on selected emerging trends (e.g. comparative research into leading practices or new developments in other jurisdictions) and preparing related materials, such a presentations, reports, and memos.
• Supporting the OSC’s approach to the use of artificial intelligence systems, as well as the impact of quantum computing on capital markets.
• Contributing to a proof of concept of machine-readable securities regulation to make it easier for firms to analyze regulatory requirements.

Role Requirements:

We are looking for a second-year law student with strong communication and analytical skills and an interest in emerging trends, new technology, 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.

This opportunity is considered to be a business critical role supporting the Thought Leadership Division

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

* OSC Employees: please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub *

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.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [email protected].  
 

Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.