Richemont Corporate Law Trainee (Work-Study)

Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group comprising distinguished maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and writing instruments. Known for heritage craftsmanship and brand stewardship, Richemont offers a multinational legal environment working alongside commercial, finance and compliance teams to support high-value, cross-border luxury activities.

1. Support the legal team on corporate and commercial law matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, corporate resolutions and board minutes.
2. Assist with company secretarial duties: maintenance of corporate records, statutory filings and regulatory documentation.
3. Perform legal research and prepare concise memoranda on French and EU corporate law, contractual issues and regulatory developments.
4. Contribute to due diligence processes and the preparation of legal bundles for transactions and internal approvals.
5. Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to follow up on ongoing litigation, compliance or transactional matters.
6. Prepare and format board and committee materials, ensuring compliance with internal governance processes and timelines.
7. Support ad hoc projects across the legal department, including policy updates, contractual templates and cross-functional initiatives.

1. Enrollment in a recognised French law programme (Master 1 or Master 2) with a focus on business/corporate law; eligible for an alternance (work‑study) contract in France.
2. Strong academic record and demonstrable interest in corporate law, governance and commercial contracts.
3. Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail and clear legal writing.
4. Capacity to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, client-facing environment.
5. Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

1. Legal research
2. Contract drafting and review
3. Corporate governance and company secretarial procedures
4. Due diligence support
5. Board and committee pack preparation
6. Liaison with external counsel
7. French corporate law (knowledge of statutory filings and compliance)
8. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Previous internships or practical experience (e.g., 6–12 months) in a corporate legal department or a law firm handling corporate/commercial matters is preferred but not mandatory for a work‑study candidate.

Enrolled in Master 1 or Master 2 in Law (specialisation in Business/Corporate Law) or equivalent; eligible for alternance contract in France.

Richemont fosters a collaborative, craftsmanship-driven culture where legal teams partner closely with creative and commercial functions across borders. The workplace prizes professionalism, discretion and continuous learning, offering exposure to complex, cross-jurisdictional luxury-business matters.