Legal intern - JANUARY 2026
Vestiaire Collective
Legal
Paris, France
Posted on Aug 21, 2025
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.
This is a 6-month, full time internship, starting in January 2026, based in Paris.
The intern will be integrated into the Legal Department of Vestiaire Collective SA, which manages the activities of all its subsidiaries, around the world.
Please apply using an English CV
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.);
- Performing legal research, analysis and provide recommendations to mitigate risks on various issues at stake within an e-commerce platform (commercial law, IP/IT,, consumer law, digital law, etc.);
- Dealing with IP matters (trademark clearances; filing and renewal of trademarks; opposition proceedings and collecting evidence of use and reputation, liaising with external agents on a worldwide basis);
- Assisting on anti-counterfeiting matters globally (collaboration with rights holders, lawyers, authorities and various teams internally);
- Managing pre-litigation and litigation on a worldwide basis, liaising with external counsels;
- Assisting on compliance and data privacy matters globally;
- Monitoring of legal and jurisprudential developments that may impact the activity of Vestiaire Collective (IP law, Consumer laws, Digital Services Act, etc);
- Developing and monitoring of internal procedures (in collaboration with all the lawyers of the team);Assisting with the various administrative tasks of the Legal Department.
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 MS 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 and 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.
Please apply using an English CV
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
Research indicates that people from underrepresented backgrounds—including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities—often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement.
At Vestiaire Collective, we believe that talent comes in many forms, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Your unique perspective could be exactly what our team needs, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box.
Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer
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