Celine Generalist Legal Intern
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
About Celine
Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.
Celine seeks a Generalist Legal Intern to support its business, real estate, and IT, digital, and data legal teams in an international setting. The six-month internship begins in July 2027 and requires a school internship agreement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work with legal teams covering business law, real estate, and IT, digital, and data law in an international context.
- Draft and review a range of legal documents in French and English, and participate in negotiations where applicable.
- Conduct legal research and help prepare memoranda and legal opinions for operational teams.
- Maintain and update the contract management tool.
- Assist with pre-litigation and litigation matters worldwide, including preparing case documents and analysing legal filings.
- Monitor legal developments and draft a monthly newsletter.
Qualifications
- Master 2 degree in private law or business law, ideally supplemented by an LLM.
- Passing the CRFPA entrance examination is an advantage.
- At least six consecutive months of an internship or work-study placement in a legal department or law firm, in France or abroad.
- Dynamic, organised, rigorous, autonomous, and able to work collaboratively; strong writing, initiative, and synthesis skills.
- Proficiency in Office Pack and legal databases.
- Excellent written and spoken English, at least C1 or equivalent.
Skills
Experience
Six consecutive months of an internship or work-study placement in a legal department or law firm, in France or abroad.
Education
Master 2 degree in private law or business law, ideally supplemented by an LLM. Passing the CRFPA entrance examination is an advantage.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.
About Cerulean
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