Kenzo Legal Assistant Intern
Kenzo — Legal Assistant Intern in Paris. 6-month on-site internship (July 2026) supporting retail, marketing, distribution and GDPR compliance.
Overview
Kenzo is a Paris-based fashion house known for its bold, eclectic aesthetic and international reach. The brand operates within the Fashion & Leather Goods division and is part of the LVMH group, offering a creative, fast-paced environment that combines couture heritage with global retail and marketing operations. The legal team supports commercial growth across boutiques, wholesale, marketing and digital channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Legal Director and the legal team on a range of commercial matters across retail, marketing, distribution and data protection.
- Assist in negotiation and review of retail lease agreements and department store contracts in France and internationally.
- Prepare and follow up on marketing and communications contracts for events, campaigns, production (photographers, videographers), collaborations and partnerships.
- Draft and prepare import agreements and amendments to exclusive distribution contracts.
- Assist the Data Protection Officer (DPO) with contractualisation between data controllers/processors, compliance analyses for new projects and maintenance of the processing register.
- Maintain and update the contract management software and the legal department’s operational dashboards (real estate, corporate, distribution).
- Conduct legal research, jurisprudential monitoring and prepare memoranda for the team.
Qualifications
- Current Bac+4/5 (Master’s level) law student with a specialization in Business/Commercial Law.
- Prior internship experience in a legal environment is desirable but not mandatory.
- Very good legal English is essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and an ability to synthesise complex information clearly.
- Genuine interest in the fashion industry and ability to work in a fast-paced, international business.
Skills
Experience
Beginner — currently enrolled in an advanced law programme (Bac+4/5) with ideally one previous legal internship or comparable legal experience.
Education
Master’s level legal studies in Business/Commercial Law (Bac+4/5) — in progress.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.407 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 167 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.839 open positions — 193 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.411 open roles in France, including 236 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Kenzo combines creative ambition with commercial rigor within the LVMH family, fostering an international and collaborative culture. The legal team works closely with retail, marketing and distribution partners, offering hands-on exposure to cross-border commercial, IP and data‑privacy matters.
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