Chanel Contracts & Audiovisual Rights Intern (Fashion Projects)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a privately held French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and a globally recognised luxury identity. The brand combines artisanal savoir-faire with a rigorous approach to creativity and brand protection; its in-house legal and business teams support interdisciplinary, high-profile projects across fashion, beauty and media.
Chanel — Paris: Contracts & Audiovisual Rights Intern (Fashion Projects), internship starting September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the thematic fashion project team by monitoring project timelines, deliverables and contractual milestones related to campaigns, films and editorial collaborations.
- Assist with drafting, reviewing and redlining contracts and ancillary documents covering audiovisual agreements, publishing/édition rights, licences and image releases under the supervision of senior counsel.
- Coordinate rights-clearance processes and verify scope, territory and term clauses to secure necessary permissions for use, distribution and exploitation.
- Maintain and update contract registers, trackers and filing systems to ensure accurate, audit-ready records.
- Prepare briefing notes, summaries and negotiation memoranda for internal stakeholders (creative, production, marketing) and liaise with external counsel and production partners as required.
- Contribute to risk reviews, IP due diligence and basic budgetary checks related to third-party talent and content procurement.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in a Master-level law programme (Master 1/2) with a focus or strong interest in intellectual property, entertainment/media or contract law.
- Prior internship experience in a legal department, law firm or rights-management role — ideally involving contracts, licensing or audiovisual projects.
- Solid drafting and legal-analytical skills with meticulous attention to contractual detail and commercial implications.
- Working knowledge of audiovisual and publishing/édition rights; familiarity with licensing structures and basic IP concepts.
- Professional discretion, strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with creative and production teams.
- Professional-level French and strong written and spoken English are highly desirable.
Skills
Experience
Previous legal internship experience is expected; candidates typically have completed one or more placements in a law firm or in-house legal team with exposure to contracts, licensing or media rights. Practical familiarity with entertainment or IP matters is an advantage.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Master level law programme (LL.M. or equivalent), ideally with modules in intellectual property, media or entertainment law.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of exacting craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence. Legal and business teams operate in close partnership with design and production departments, offering interns exposure to high-profile, cross-disciplinary projects and mentorship within a demanding, collaborative environment.
About Cerulean
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