Intern to the Legal and Risk Management Unit

Devex; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international climate foundation is seeking a motivated intern for its Risk and Legal Unit in Paris. This role offers students or recent graduates practical experience in risk assessment and legal compliance. Key responsibilities include managing risks, supporting compliance reviews, and assisting with contract negotiations. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Join a dynamic team dedicated to tackling the climate crisis.

Prestations

Flexible learning environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed relevant university degree or equivalent studies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other European languages welcome.
• Interest or prior experience in compliance, risk management, or governance is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead activities related to identifying, assessing, and managing organizational risks.
• Support compliance reviews and due diligence processes.
• Assist in negotiating and reviewing standard contracts and agreements.

Connaissances

Research and analytical skills

Verbal and written communication in English

Attention to detail

IT/data management proficiency

Formation

University degree in Risk Management, Law, Business Administration

Outils

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Description du poste

Company Description

About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the transition to a net‑zero emission society at the national, European and global level. We support around 700 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net‑zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

Position

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Intern to support our Risk and Legal Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates with an interest in risk assessment, risk management, and legal compliance to gain practical experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

The role will focus on managing and optimizing information and data within the Risk Unit, leveraging Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Tools and Monday.com to improve reporting, analysis and workflow efficiency. Strong IT skills are highly desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Risk Management (primary focus): Lead and support activities related to identifying, assessing and managing organizational risks. Assist in developing, updating and maintaining enterprise and project‑level risk registers. Contribute to the design and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, monitoring progress, and recommending improvements. Support reporting on key risk indicators and contribute to risk awareness across the organization. Conduct research on emerging risk trends and regulatory risks. Manage and analyze data using Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint and other tools to identify opportunities for improved data handling and reporting.
• Legal Compliance: Support compliance reviews and due diligence processes for our partners and service providers. Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, risk frameworks, internal policies and funder requirements. Conduct research on applicable legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements and summarize and present findings in clear, concise reports.
• Legal (contracting, minimal focus): Provide support in reviewing and maintaining standard contracts and agreements from compliance perspective. Assist in ensuring that contractual terms appropriately reflect and mitigate identified risks. Assist in the negotiation process by preparing drafts and amendments to contracts.

Requirements

Experience and competencies

• Currently pursuing or recently completed university degree or equivalent studies in Risk Management, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other European languages welcome.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Interest or prior experience or coursework in compliance, risk management, or governance is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, Microsoft Office, and general IT/data management. Monday.com is a plus.
• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF.
• Candidates must be entitled to internships in the country they are applying for.

Other information

What we offer

The unique opportunity to be a part of a highly dynamic, purpose‑driven, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results‑oriented approach to work.

A flexible learning environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.

We hire people with special talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, …).

If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.

Location

EU with a preference for Brussels, The Hague or Paris. Candidates must be entitled to work in the country they are applying for.

Contract: 6 months.

Application: Please upload your CV and a short message explaining why you’re applying for the role.

Deadline: Rolling applications until December 15.