Chanel Communications & Culture Legal Intern

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, family-owned global luxury house operating across haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fragrance. As an employer, Chanel is known for combining artisanal craftsmanship with a rigorous approach to brand protection and creative innovation, offering multidisciplinary collaboration across legal, creative and commercial functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to the Corporate Communications & Culture teams, including review and redlining of contracts with agencies, vendors, production partners and collaborators.
• Assess legal risks and ensure compliance for editorial content, marketing campaigns, social media activations and public events.
• Draft concise legal opinions and clearance memos on intellectual property, image rights, advertising law, sponsorship and influencer collaborations.
• Support trademark and copyright clearance processes and coordinate with IP counsel and external firms as needed.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining internal policies, model clauses and approval workflows for communications activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (creative, marketing, HR, procurement) and external partners to secure contractual and compliance approvals within tight timelines.
• Contribute to training materials and compliance briefings for communications teams when required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an advanced law program (Master 1 or Master 2) with specialization or coursework in intellectual property, media/advertising law or corporate law.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with precise legal writing in French; strong command of English for professional use.
• High degree of discretion, intellectual curiosity and a demonstrable interest in luxury, culture and creative industries.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and respect strict deadlines.
• Professional integrity and strong interpersonal skills for collaborative, cross-functional work.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level position. Previous internships or practical experience in corporate law, intellectual property, media law or in-house communications teams are an advantage but not mandatory.

Education

Master's-level law student (Master 1 or Master 2) with coursework or specialization in IP, media/advertising law, corporate law or equivalent.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a discreet, high-performance culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous brand stewardship. Teams operate collaboratively across creative, commercial and legal disciplines, offering exposure to high-profile campaigns and global communications projects.

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