Intellectual Property trainee - S2 2027

Advantlaw; Paris; Hybride; EUR 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advantlaw in Paris is seeking a law clerk for a six-month internship in our IP, IT & Data team. You will work closely with four shareholders and four associates on international cases and a diverse range of sectors.

You will draft legal documents, assist in IP litigation, negotiate and draft licenses, and support due diligence in M&A. Strong research skills and a passion for emerging topics like AI are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in or hold a law degree.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities are required.
• Interest in IP, IT & Data and international cases is essential.

Responsabilités

• Draft legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, and draft agreements.
• Assist with IP litigation, domain disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Support due diligence for M&A and regulatory research.
• Conduct legal research in French, European, and comparative law.
• Monitor case law in France and EU on AI and data topics.

Connaissances

Legal research

Drafting documents

Intellectual property law

Formation

Law degree or currently studying

Description du poste

Our IP, IT & Data team, recognized by Chambers and Legal 500, advises French and international clients on all aspects of intellectual property rights (trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, domain names, know-how, trade secrets, unfair competition, and free-riding) and personal data.

The team, composed of four shareholders (Laura Morelli, Pierre Lubet, Jean-Guy de Ruffray, Armand Aviges) and four associates, works across a variety of sectors, including luxury goods, fashion, media, entertainment, technology, healthcare, the automotive industry, artificial intelligence, and the digital environment.

As a law clerk, you will be fully integrated into the team and will participate in strategic and international cases:

• Drafting legal documents: legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, closing arguments, summonses, and draft agreements
• Intellectual property litigation: infringement claims, unfair competition, free-riding, domain name disputes (UDRP, SYRELI), and administrative litigation before French and European trademark offices
• Negotiating and drafting agreements: trademark and patent licenses, coexistence agreements, technology transfers, R&D agreements, distribution agreements
• Assisting with legal due diligence conducted in connection with M&A transactions
• Conducting complex legal research in French, European, and comparative law, particularly on emerging topics (AI, Data Act, Web3)
• Regulatory monitoring and analysis of French and European case law

What We Offer

• Full integration into a dynamic and renowned team
• Opportunity to work on cases with a strong international focus across diverse and innovative sectors
• Personalized guidance from experienced shareholders and associates
• The opportunity to work on emerging topics

Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Start date: July 2027
• Location: Paris (75017)
• Paid internship