Corporate Legal Apprentice
Richemont — Corporate Legal Apprentice (Alternance) in Paris. Join the legal team supporting corporate governance and commercial contracts.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group composed of high-end maisons across jewellery, watches, writing instruments and leather goods. As an employer it combines heritage craftsmanship and creative excellence with an international corporate structure, offering legal and commercial teams exposure to complex cross-border matters across prestigious brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the corporate legal team on business law matters, including drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, service agreements and NDAs.
- Assist with corporate governance and secretarial duties: preparation of board and shareholders' documents, minute-taking and maintenance of corporate records.
- Conduct legal research and regulatory analysis in French and EU commercial law to advise internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with external counsels on litigation, M&A or regulatory projects and assist in matter management.
- Contribute to compliance and risk-mitigation initiatives, including contract lifecycle management and policy implementation.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme in Law, with a specialisation in Business/Corporate Law (Droit des Affaires).
- Demonstrable interest in corporate and commercial law, with previous internships in an in-house legal department or law firm preferred.
- Strong drafting and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Professional-level French and good working knowledge of English.
- Eligibility for an alternance (apprenticeship) contract under French regulations.
Skills
Experience
Some prior internship experience in a legal environment is preferred; candidates should demonstrate exposure to corporate or commercial matters through coursework, clinics or short placements.
Education
Enrolled in a Master-level law programme (Master 1 or Master 2) specialising in business/corporate law.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, long-term thinking and discrete excellence across its maisons. Legal teams operate in an international, collaborative environment where precision, integrity and commercial awareness are prized.