Chanel Legal Intern

Chanel is a privately owned, globally recognised luxury fashion and accessories house renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and fragrances. As an employer, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous commercial standards and maintains discreet, high-performance legal and corporate teams that support international operations.

1. Support the legal team with drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, NDAs and procurement contracts under supervision.
2. Conduct substantive legal research on Swiss and international commercial, corporate and intellectual property law; prepare memoranda and summaries for counsel.
3. Assist with trademark and design rights clearance, prosecution docketing and coordination with external IP counsel.
4. Provide litigation and dispute-support: compile evidence, prepare chronology and assist with filings and case file management.
5. Contribute to compliance, data protection and export-control matters, including preparation of internal notes and policy snapshots.
6. Prepare presentations, board packs and meeting minutes; liaise with internal stakeholders (business, procurement, retail) and external advisers.
7. Maintain and organise legal files, precedents and databases to ensure efficient document retrieval and version control.

1. Enrollment in an accredited law degree programme (Master/LLM or equivalent) with a strong academic record.
2. Demonstrable interest in commercial and intellectual property law, preferably with coursework or projects in these areas.
3. Excellent drafting ability, analytical reasoning and attention to detail.
4. High level of discretion and professional integrity when handling confidential matters.
5. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

1. Legal research
2. Contract drafting
3. Intellectual property (trademarks, designs) knowledge
4. Litigation support and file management
5. Compliance and data protection awareness
6. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
7. Strong written and verbal communication

Previous internship or paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is advantageous but not mandatory; demonstrable coursework or project work in commercial or IP law will be favourably considered.

Currently enrolled in a recognised law programme (Master/LLM or equivalent).

The legal team operates within a refined, high-expectation corporate culture that values discretion, craftsmanship and commercial acumen. Collaboration across legal, commercial and creative functions is encouraged, with mentors providing practical exposure to global luxury-business legal issues.