Legal Intern - July 2026 | London

Company Overview:

Ardian is a world leading private investment house, managing or advising $196bn of assets on behalf of more than 1,890 clients globally. Our broad expertise, spanning Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit, enables us to offer a wide range of investment opportunities and respond flexibly to our clients’ differing needs. Through Ardian Customized Solutions we create bespoke portfolios that allow institutional clients to specify the precise mix of assets they require and to gain access to funds managed by leading third-party sponsors.

We also provide a specialist service for private clients through Ardian Private Wealth Solutions. Ardian is majority-owned by its employees and places great emphasis on developing its people and fostering a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Over 1,110 employees, spread across 22 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East, are strongly committed to the principles of Responsible Investment and are determined to make finance a force for good in society. Our goal is to deliver excellent investment performance combined with high ethical standards and social responsibility.

At Ardian we invest all of ourselves in building companies that last.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated legal intern with a strong interest in the funds sector to join our in-house team based in Mayfair, London. This is a full-time, six-month internship running from July 2026 to December 2026.

The successful candidate will be:

• A law student in the process of qualifying in France or England, or already qualified.

• In possession of a strong academic record and excellent proficiency in English.

• Experienced through at least one previous internship in an in-house legal team or private practice.

• Interested in private equity, venture capital, or funds-related work.

• Highly motivated, with strong analytical skills and the ability to lean quickly, work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading private investment house, working closely with experienced legal professionals on a variety of matters across the funds space.

Job Responsibilities:

• providing legal support on the creation, structuring and management of funds (including Delaware and/or UK limited partnerships and Luxembourg structures),

• participating in the preparation and drafting of relevant fund documentation,

• participating in negotiations with external investors and service providers,

• collaborating with and providing legal support to other departments (e.g., Fund Finance, Tax, Compliance, Investor Relations, etc.),

• assisting and preparing minutes of investment committees and board meetings,

• monitoring legal and regulatory developments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success.

Ardian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, marriage or civil partnership, disability, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity, as well as any other protected class. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement and promotion.

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