Legal Intern

Precision Drilling is launching our 2026 Internship Program!

If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Legal Studies and you’d like to gain real-world experience during your summer, then please read on…

Working for Precision Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in Precision Drilling’s future. We are a large company rooted in the success of our people, where you will collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the organization.

Our Interns will enjoy perks such as:

• A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Career development seminars
• Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend

How to Apply

Applicants MUST submit a Resume & copy of their Transcript detailing their interest in working at Precision Drilling. Failure to submit both will result in automatic disqualification. Please submit your Resume & Transcript in ONE PDF file attached in the resume section.

This application will close on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:

• Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of  Monday, May 18, 2026.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Houston area as Precision does not provide internship housing. 
• By May 4, 2026, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting). 

Summary 

This summer internship will give the intern valuable, real-world experience, as well as providing support to the Legal team at Precision Drilling (US) Corporation.  The intern will gain exposure to various functions within the Legal Department during a 3–4 month work term and participate in projects to support initiatives. 

Responsibilities  

• Assist with various projects and responsibilities associated with corporate litigation, regulatory filings, policy revisions, anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, contractual matters, insurance inquiries, etc.
• Assist with discovery, including third-party subpoenas, the drafting of written responses/positional statements, and the analysis and review of pleadings and other pertinent legal documents
• Investigate facts and research case law to help in litigation or investigation matters
• Assist with preparing and editing documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Provide general support to the contract and legal teams
• Will be relied upon to assist the legal and contract teams in daily tasks and projects
• Other support and ad hoc duties as required

 Knowledge & Skills

• Must have strong academic performance, achieving a B grade average (law school and undergrad transcripts should be provided)
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to deal with private and confidential corporate information
• Proven organizational, communication, and inter-personal skills, must be a team player
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize 
• Resourceful and demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise own judgment

Education

• Must have completed the first year of law school to be eligible for consideration

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of related work experience working in an office environment