Legal Intern

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh and Hong Kong and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York.

We currently have a diverse global team of 700 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are Activism, Transparency, Dedication and Greatness and Collective. We are proud to be a BCorp.

Legal Intern (F/M/D)

6 months full time internship, starting in July, based in Paris. The trainee will be integrated into the Legal Department of Vestiaire Collective SA, which manages the activities of all its subsidiaries, around the world.

What you'll do 👜

• Drafting and negotiating contracts of all kinds (NDAs, Resale as a Service Partnerships, Influencers, Photographers, Freelancers, Agency contracts, Rights assignments, etc.);
• Perform legal research, analysis and provide recommendations to mitigate risks on various issues at stake within an e-commerce platform (commercial law, intellectual property (IP), information technologies (IT), consumer law (terms and conditions, advice, digital law, etc.)
• Dealing with IP matters (filing and renewal of trademarks; opposition proceedings and collecting evidence of use and reputation, liaising with external agents on a worldwide basis)
• Assistance on Anti-counterfeiting matters (collaboration with rights holders, lawyers and authorities and with various teams internally)
• Managing pre-litigation and litigation on a worldwide basis
• Monitoring of legal and jurisprudential developments that may impact the activity of Vestiaire Collective (IP law, Consumer laws, Digital Services Act, etc)
• Development and monitoring of internal procedures (in collaboration with all the lawyers of the team)
• Assistance with the various administrative tasks of the Legal Department (Contract database management, signatures).

Who you are ⭐

• Master 2 student in IP/IT and/or NTIC Law, Business Law, International Law (Master 2 and/or DJCE) and/or you are currently an “EFB” (or equivalent) student
• Excellent written and oral skills;Fluent in English (and ideally in French), written and spoken, imperative;Master of the Pack Office and legal databases
• First experience in a company or law firm is desirable
• Ability to deliver effective work, prioritize, meet deadlines and manage complex projects in an international fast-paced environment
• You are adaptable, dynamic, rigorous, analytical, autonomous and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• You are also able to exercise discretion
• Internship agreement required.

What we offer 🎁

A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainability

The opportunity to do career-defining work in a fast-growing French-born scale up

The possibility to work as part of a globally diverse team with more than 50 nationalities 

Two days to help Project - reinforcing your activist journey and volunteer for an association

Significant investment in your learning and growth

Competitive compensation and benefits package

As full member of our entrepreneurial project, you will be eligible to free shares

Surveys show that women and members of underrepresented communities only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the required conditions. Does this sound like you? If so, Vestiaire Collective encourages you to reconsider your application. We look forward to receiving your application!

Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer