Articling Student
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
About Us: Hall & Larocque LLP is a 100% Indigenous-owned law firm based in Winnipeg, Manitoba (with offices in Winnipeg and Vancouver), dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities, businesses, and entrepreneurs. We blend legal expertise with a profound respect for Indigenous rights, offering innovative solutions and collaborative advice to Indigenous governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs, in areas such as:
• Business and economic development
• Lands and resource development
• Corporate structuring and restructuring
• Commercial transactions
• Governance
• Laws and policy development
• Taxation
• Trust
• Regulatory and Dispute Resolution
We are seeking one to two Articling Students for 2027-2028.
The Role: Our Articling Student will work in our Winnipeg office support our lawyers and clients in Manitoba. The successful applicant will have access to resources and mentorship from the firm’s senior lawyers. A demonstrated interest in the following areas is important:
• Indigenous rights
• Indigenous economic development
• Indigenous governance
• Corporate
• Commercial
• Real Estate
We are seeking someone dedicated, quick to learn, and comfortable in a down-to-earth and collaborative environment. We value independence and transparency, and are willing to help you develop your skills and reach your career goals.
The Work:
1. Indigenous Governments:
• Support lawyers in providing legal counsel and support to Indigenous governments in areas including governance, law/policy development, and financing.
• Assist lawyers in the negotiation and drafting of Government-to-Government Agreements.
• Assist lawyers in guiding clients through the consultation and accommodation process, ensuring their voices are heard in major projects.
2. Indigenous Businesses:
• Support lawyers advising Indigenous businesses on corporate organization, governance, and policy development.
• Assist lawyers in providing comprehensive guidance on procurement processes, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Assist lawyers in negotiations and drafting of commercial agreements, ensuring the protection of Indigenous business interests.
3. Commercial Real Estate:
• Conduct due diligence for commercial real estate transactions.
• Support negotiations for acquisitions, dispositions, and leases in commercial real estate.
• Draft commercial lease agreements.
• Support lawyers regarding land development projects.
• Assist lawyers in financing transactions related to commercial real estate ventures.
4. Private Businesses and Entrepreneurs:
• Assist lawyers in providing support for start-ups and high-growth businesses, assisting with incorporations, corporate organization and reorganization, and corporate transactions.
• Provide support for equity and debt financing deals, including with regard to securities regulatory compliance.
• Draft commercial agreements in various industries.
• Research legal matters related to regulatory compliance in various industries.
5. General Support:
• Draft a variety of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and regulations, and contribute to articles and blog posts.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files through practice and corporate records management software.
6. Client Communication:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree
• Eligible to take CPLED course
Compensation:
• $55,000 per annum
• Health Insurance
• CPLED costs
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and copies of law school transcripts to yvan@hllaw.co. In your cover letter, highlight your relevant experience and why you want to join Hall & Larocque LLP. The subject line should read "2027 Articling Student Application - [Your Name]".
*Note: Hall & Larocque is an equal-opportunity employer, and while we do not discriminate, we encourage Indigenous applicants to apply.
