Legal (Intern)

About Us 

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.  

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Legal Intern to join our Legal team for the summer. This role is ideal for a law student who has completed their first year (1L) and is interested in gaining hands-on, in-house legal experience within a fast-growing consumer products company. The Legal Intern will work closely with the SVP, Legal and will gain exposure to a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters, with a focus on contracts, governance, and legal operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with the review, drafting, and administration of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other standard commercial agreements
• Support in reviewing and organizing vendor, supplier, distributor, and services contracts
• Help maintain and update the Company’s contract repository, including cataloguing agreements, key terms, and renewal dates
• Assist with the preparation and organization of Board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes
• Conduct basic legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters as needed
• Support general legal operations and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with ad hoc legal and business projects as they arise 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian law school and have completed first year (1L) by the start of the internship
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Interest in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal practice
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 

What You’ll Gain 

• Practical, real-world in-house legal experience
• Exposure to how legal supports business decision-making
• Direct exposure to senior-level legal decision-making in a growing consumer brand.
• Experience working directly with senior legal leadership
• Insight into corporate governance and contract management
• Mentorship and feedback throughout the internship

*This role does not involve appearing in a courtroom 

What we offer you - it's the purr-fect package:   

• Learn and develop within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm.
• Opportunity to participate in co-op case competition – a chance to collaborate with peers, present creative ideas to the business, and gain more hands-on experience with visibility to senior leadership!
• Office-casual dress code. 

Hybrid Work: 

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

IMPORTANT: Please note that we require the submission of your Resume, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript. Any applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.

Our Values 

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team  | Win-Win Partnerships

To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.