Celine Legal Intern (Generalist)

Employment
Internship
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Intern
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

About Celine

CELINE is a French couture and leather goods Maison within the LVMH group, recognised for refined design, craftsmanship and international development. The House combines heritage savoir‑faire with a contemporary creative direction and offers legal and corporate support functions embedded in a global luxury environment.

CELINE — Legal Intern (Generalist) in Paris (75002). Six‑month full‑time internship from Jan 2027; support on contracts, litigation, real estate and IT law.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Draft and review a variety of legal documents in French and English and assist in negotiations where required.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and notes for operational stakeholders across jurisdictions.
  • Maintain and update the contract management tool and support contract lifecycle administration.
  • Assist with pre‑litigation and litigation files globally: prepare documentation, analyse legal instruments and summarise case positions.
  • Monitor regulatory and case law developments and prepare a monthly legal newsletter for internal distribution.
  • Collaborate closely with lawyers across Real Estate, IT/Digital/Data and Business Law practice areas and support cross‑functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Master 2 (or equivalent) in private law or business law; an LLM is highly desirable.
  • Enrollment in, or preparation for, the CRFPA is an advantage (not mandatory).
  • Minimum six months of consecutive internship experience or an alternance within an in‑house legal department or law firm (France or abroad).
  • Excellent written and oral English (minimum C1) and strong French drafting skills.
  • School internship agreement required for the six‑month full‑time placement.
  • Personal qualities: dynamism, organisational aptitude, team spirit, rigour, autonomy, initiative and strong synthesis skills.

Skills

Microsoft Office Legal databases Contract management systems Legal research and drafting (French & English) Litigation support and file management Commercial, real estate and IT/Digital legal knowledge

Experience

At least six months of consecutive practical experience (internship or alternance) within a corporate legal department or a law firm, in France or internationally.

Education

Master 2 in private law or business law; LLM preferred. CRFPA admission is a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

CELINE promotes an inclusive, respectful workplace that values diversity of backgrounds, identities and abilities and implements reasonable accommodations when required. The Maison fosters professional development within an environment that balances creative excellence and rigorous operational standards.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Celine

Celine Legal Intern (Generalist)

Paris, France

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