Legal Intern IP/IT & Business Affairs - July 2027

Vestiairecollective

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  • HYBRID
  • INTERNSHIP
  • Paris
  • France
  • Verified 2026-11-10
  • Source: Vestiairecollective public LEVER source

Original job description

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion.   Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm, not the exception.
Through technology, expertise, and a highly engaged global community, we enable millions of people to buy and sell fashion in a more sustainable way.   Founded in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is now a globally scaled marketplace with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, and logistics hubs across Europe, Asia, and the US. Today, we are a team of around 600 people from over 50 nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to drive meaningful change in the fashion industry.   Our values, Activism, Transparency, Dedication, Greatness, and Collective, shape how we build, collaborate, and grow every day.

Duration: 6-months full time internship, starting in July 2027. 

Location : Paris (HQ), France. 

 

About the Opportunity: 

Join the global leader in pre-loved luxury fashion as a Legal Intern – IP/IT & Business Affairs within the Legal Department of Vestiaire Collective SA. Working directly with our Senior Legal Counsel IP/IT and Anti-counterfeiting, you will be embedded in a high-growth, international, and circular-fashion tech environment, supporting cross-border legal operations across Europe, the US, and Asia. Our legal department prioritizes real operational responsibility, direct business exposure, and active mentorship, with former interns consistently transitioning into permanent in-house positions or leading international law firms. 

 

What you'll do : 

You will provide hands-on legal support across five key pillars:

1. Commercial Contracts & Brand Partnerships

  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, IT/SaaS agreements, NDAs, and marketing/influencer contracts.

  • Support negotiations for high-profile brand collaborations, media and entertainment partnerships (streaming platforms, global press, cultural institutions), and B2B2C "Resale as a Service" (RaaS) agreements with premier luxury Maisons and platforms.

2. Digital Platforms, Tech & Regulatory Compliance

  • Conduct research and support compliance initiatives regarding major digital platform frameworks, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), EU AI Act, and marketplace transparency obligations.

  • Provide legal assessments on product and platform feature rollouts, such as recommendation algorithms, user journey fee implementations, and AI-driven tooling.

  • Assist with regulatory filings and transparency reporting submitted to European administrative authorities (such as ARCOM and the European Commission).

3. Intellectual Property, Domain Names & Anti-Counterfeiting

  • Support the day-to-day management of our global trademark and domain name portfolio, assisting with clearances, filings, renewals, and opposition procedures.

  • Assist in anti-counterfeiting operations, including platform monitoring, enforcement under the EU Commission DG GROW Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and coordination with rights holders, authorities and brand-protection associations (e.g., UNIFAB).

  • Help address authentication claims and enforce domain name impersonation, phishing, and scam prevention policies.

4. Platform Operations, Consumer Law & Terms of Service

  • Maintain, review, and localize platform Terms and Conditions across global operating models (C2C, B2C, VIP Consignment, and RaaS).

  • Analyze international consumer protection, marketplace liability, and competition issues across our operating territories.

5. Disputes, Judicial Inquiries & Legal Operations

  • Support the tracking and handling of pre-litigation claims and litigation matters (counterfeiting, commercial disputes, consumer claims) in Europe, the US, and Asia.

  • Help process judicial requisitions and official authority requests according to internal legal policies.

  • Draft pragmatic internal guidelines and toolkits for business, marketing, customer support, and operational teams. 

 

Who you are : 

  • Education: Postgraduate student (Master 2, DJCE) in IP/IT, Digital Law, Business Law, or International Business Law, and/or currently enrolled as a student lawyer (Élève-Avocat – EFB, HEDAC, etc.) 

  • Languages: Fully fluent in both French and English (C1/C2 level); daily working capacity in written and spoken English is essential for cross-border matters. Additional European languages are a plus 

  • Technical & Legal Know-How: Solid working knowledge of intellectual property, contract law, consumer law, and e-commerce/digital regulations (DSA, AI Act). Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal databases, and modern AI/legal tech tools.

  • Prior Experience: A prior internship in an international law firm or in-house corporate legal department (ideally in Tech, E-commerce, Retail, or Luxury) is strongly appreciated.

  • Mindset: Autonomous, rigorous, and business-minded with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high sense of confidentiality and discretion. 

 

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