Chanel Real Estate Legal Intern
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- Employment
- Internship
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- Intern
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- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a preeminent luxury fashion and beauty house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrances. The brand operates globally and combines artisanal craftsmanship with international commercial operations. As an employer, Chanel emphasises discretion, excellence and cross-disciplinary collaboration across legal, retail, real estate and creative functions.
Chanel — Paris: Real Estate Legal Intern (Corporate). Internship supporting leases, acquisitions and real estate compliance for the corporate legal team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the corporate real estate legal team in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, lease amendments and ancillary real estate contracts.
- Assist with due diligence, contractual documentation and legal aspects of property acquisitions, disposals and financings.
- Prepare clear legal memoranda, risk summaries and internal briefing notes for business stakeholders and senior counsel.
- Coordinate with external counsel, notaries and real estate advisors to monitor transaction timelines and deliverables.
- Manage contractual filing, update lease databases and ensure accurate record-keeping for the real estate portfolio.
- Contribute to regulatory and compliance workstreams related to planning, construction permits and property law obligations.
- Support cross-functional teams (property, facilities, retail operations) by translating legal requirements into practical guidance.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law programme (Master's level preferred) with coursework or specialisation in property/real estate law.
- Strong academic record and demonstrable interest in corporate real estate matters.
- Excellent drafting skills and attention to legal detail, with ability to produce concise, business‑focused analyses.
- High level of discretion, professional integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, international environment and manage multiple priorities.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; previous internships in law firms or in-house legal teams with exposure to real estate or commercial contracts are advantageous but not required.
Education
Ongoing legal studies at Master's level (Master 1/2, LLM or equivalent), preferably with modules in property law, commercial contracts or corporate law.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a workplace defined by craftsmanship, creativity and uncompromising standards. The legal organisation operates discreetly and collaboratively, supporting global commercial activities while providing exposure to complex, high-profile real estate matters.
About Cerulean
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