Description
We are seeking an intern to join our Banking and Finance department in Paris from January to June 2027 (6 months). The successful candidate will work closely with our team in securitisation, structured finance, corporate and bond financing, transportation finance, international project finance, project development and commodity finance.
The Banking and Finance department advises banks and financial institutions, traders, large corporations, airlines, shipping companies, and export credit agencies on their operations in France and internationally. Our team offers a comprehensive range of services in French and English law.
As an intern, you will be integrated into our team and assist our lawyers in their daily tasks and projects. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Conducting legal research on issues related to the structuring and implementation of transactions
- Drafting legal opinions and analysis notes
- Participating in the drafting and review of contracts (financing documentation, security documents, and legal opinions) in French and English
- Attending negotiation meetings
- Collecting and analysing documents required for conditional completion
- Making inquiries with administrations (civil aviation, customs, etc.) and the registry (recording security interests)
- Coordinating with our international offices and local correspondents on cross-border cases
- Generally participating in the daily management and implementation of cases
As an intern, you will be part of a team that values training and development. You will have access to regular team meetings, internal training programs, and our knowledge resources. We also organize events for interns and employees to promote sharing experiences and exchange.
The ideal candidate is a student at the Ecole de Formation du Barreau with a third-cycle degree in business law (Master's and/or DJCE), possibly complemented by a dual degree (business school, IEP, Anglo-Saxon university). You should have solid knowledge of contract law, suretyship law, banking and financial law, company law, and international law. Fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken.
If you are motivated, curious, adaptable, and enjoy teamwork, we encourage you to apply.