Winter 2027: Contract Management Co-op (8 months)

Start Date: January 2027

Work Term Length: 4 months

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2026

CGI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Legal Student to support our Contracts Management team. This role provides hands-on experience in contract lifecycle management, risk identification, and process improvement within a global technology and consulting environment. The successful candidate will work closely with legal and business stakeholders and contribute to meaningful, business-impacting initiatives.

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office (250 Yonge Street) at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time.

Perks of Being a CGI Co-op:

• Participate in monthly socials to meet co-ops across the country.
• Access professional development workshops hosted by domain experts on topics ranging from how to be a top consultant, how to apply the agile methodology, data & analytics and more!
  
  

To learn more about CGI and hear from our Co-ops and New Grads, visit www.cgi.com/startmycareer

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18-32/hour. This role is an existing vacancy.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The Summer Legal Student will be assigned ownership of two primary projects:

• Contracts Inventory, Clean-Up, and Organization Conduct a comprehensive inventory of existing contracts across a large and currently non-standardized repository. Review, categorize, and organize agreements to improve accessibility, consistency, and data integrity. Develop and recommend standardized naming conventions, filing structures, and metadata tagging to support ongoing contract management. Identify gaps, duplicates, or outdated agreements and recommend remediation steps.
• Key Terms and Obligations Tracking Framework Assist in designing and implementing a framework to identify and track critical contract terms and conditions. Flag annual, renewal, and time-sensitive risks and obligations (e.g., notice periods, pricing changes, compliance requirements). Support the development of a process and tools to alert contract owners and users of upcoming obligations and risk triggers. Contribute to standard templates and guidance to embed risk visibility in future contracting.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Enrolled in a JD or LLB program and returning to school following the summer term.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in commercial law, contracts, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with contract management tools is an asset.
  
  

What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to commercial contracting and legal operations.
• Experience supporting large-scale process improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities to develop project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Insight into the legal function within a global technology and consulting organization.
  
  

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

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