Second-Year Law Student
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Status: Term Position
Date Posted: October 14, 2026
About Us
Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (“Birchcliff”) is an intermediate oil and natural gas company based in Calgary,
Alberta that is engaged in the business of exploring for, developing and producing natural gas and
liquids. All of Birchcliff’s assets are located in Alberta, where it is focused on the Montney Resource
Play. Birchcliff’s vision is to be an industry-leading producer of profitable and sustainable natural
gas and liquids, with the objective of increasing shareholder value over the long-term.
Birchcliff has a strong record of success, built on the belief that our people are our best asset and
supported by a great corporate culture.
Role Summary
Birchcliff is seeking a second-year law student to join its in-house legal department on a part-time
basis commencing in February/March 2027 and then on a full-time basis from May through August
2027. Ideally, the successful candidate will also be interested in continuing to work on a part time
basis (approximately 8 to 10 hours a week) during their third year of law school. This role is fully
office-based and the successful candidate will work on-site at our Calgary office.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report to Birchcliff’s Associate General Counsel and Assistant
Corporate Secretary and will assist the legal department with a variety of tasks, including:
- reviewing and commenting on agreements and other documents;
- conducting research on various legal issues;
- assisting with transactional matters, such as the acquisition and disposition of assets;
- assisting in the review of securities disclosure documents; and
- assisting with the development of various policies.
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Education, Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate will:
- be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative;
- have strong organizational and research skills;
- have the ability to multi-task and tackle a variety of projects; and
- possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Application Process
Interested applicants who meet the criteria’s outlined above are invited to submit their resume to
[email protected] with the description “Law Student Position” in the subject line of the
email.
Birchcliff thanks all applicants in advance for their submissions; however, only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and only students who are currently in
their second year of law school will be considered.
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