Chanel Legal Intern — Distribution & Competition
Chanel — Paris: Legal Intern (Distribution & Competition) — Corporate internship starting July 2026. Support contract drafting, competition law research and compliance.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, privately held global maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The House combines artisanal craftsmanship with international operations and a discreet, high-performance corporate legal function that supports complex commercial, regulatory and intellectual property matters worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Corporate Legal team on distribution and competition law matters, including selective distribution networks, agency and commercial agreements.
- Conduct French and EU competition law research and prepare concise legal memoranda and risk assessments for business stakeholders.
- Draft and review commercial contracts and ancillary documents (distribution agreements, NDAs, supplier letters, compliance clauses) under supervision.
- Monitor regulatory and case-law developments in antitrust and distribution, summarise implications and propose practical guidance for internal teams.
- Assist with compliance projects, internal trainings, due diligence exercises and responses to regulatory or litigation requests.
- Prepare presentation materials and briefing notes for cross-functional meetings; coordinate information flows with sales, compliance and operations teams.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 (or equivalent) in Law with a specialization or strong interest in competition/antitrust and commercial law.
- Excellent academic record and demonstrable coursework or prior internships in competition law, commercial contracts or corporate law.
- Strong drafting and analytical abilities with attention to legal risk and commercial impact.
- High level of discretion, professionalism and the ability to work with senior stakeholders across functions.
- Availability to commence the internship in July 2026 and to comply with French internship regulations.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship experience (1+ internships) in a law firm or in-house legal department with exposure to competition/antitrust or commercial contracts is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a university Master's programme in Law (Master 1 or Master 2) with a focus on business law, competition/antitrust law or commercial law.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.316 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 67 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel cultivates an environment that values discretion, meticulous craftsmanship and creative excellence. The legal team operates at the intersection of commercial ambition and strict regulatory compliance, offering exposure to global projects within a refined, fast-paced luxury setting.
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.