Internship - Corporate Legal H/F

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM Group invites you to join its Corporate Legal team in Marseille for a 6‑month internship. You will assist in day‑to‑day corporate matters, board governance, and major transactions, while gaining exposure to international operations and a fast‑paced legal environment.

You will work with senior counsels, support cross‑functional teams, and contribute to the group’s digital transformation initiatives, including AI tools integration.

Qualifications

• You are currently completing or already hold a Master’s degree in Business Law, ideally Corporate Law.
• You may be preparing for the French Bar exam (CRFPA) or training as a trainee lawyer.
• You are fluent in English, written and spoken; another language is an asset.
• You are comfortable using digital tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and Jimini.

Responsibilities

• Support legal counsels across a diversified range including corporate matters and governance.
• Contribute to external growth projects, financing transactions and reorganizations.
• Assist with drafting powers of attorney and board minutes, and governance documents.
• Advise internal stakeholders and coordinate with external advisers and auditors.
• Conduct legal research on corporate matters and contribute to monthly newsletters.
• Maintain accuracy of the Group’s legal database and analytics.
• Support digital transformation of the Legal Department, including AI tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Synthesis skills

Writing abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Business Law

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot

Jimini

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Are you looking for a hands-on and rewarding internship within an international Group, in a fast-paced and multicultural environment?

Join the Corporate team within the CMA CGM Group Legal Department and contribute to strategic projects covering a broad range of corporate legal matters, both in France and internationally.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

As part of the Corporate Legal team, you will support our legal counsels across a highly diversified scope of activities, including port terminals, shipping, vessel financing, shipping agencies, media, air freight and decarbonization-related projects.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting key corporate transactions, from day-to-day corporate matters such as approval of annual accounts and changes to corporate mandates, to more complex transactions including capital increases and reductions, mergers, universal transfers of assets and liabilities, M&A transactions and partial asset contributions
• Contributing to external growth projects, financing transactions and internal reorganizations
• Supporting the Group's corporate governance activities, including the drafting of powers of attorney and authority matrices, preparation of Board meetings and other corporate governance bodies, and drafting of related minutes
• Advising and supporting internal stakeholders, including executives, operational teams and support functions, while coordinating with external legal advisers, lawyers and auditors
• Conducting legal research on corporate law matters and contributing to a monthly legal newsletter
• Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the Group's legal database
• Contributing to the digital transformation of the Legal Department, including the integration of artificial intelligence tools into day-to-day legal practices

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• You are currently completing or already hold a Master's degree (Master 2 / Bac +5 equivalent) in Business Law, ideally with a specialization in Corporate Law, Legal and Tax Engineering, Corporate Legal Advisory or a related field
• You may also be preparing for the French Bar exam (CRFPA) or currently completing your training as a trainee lawyer
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken; an additional language would be considered an asset
• You are comfortable working with digital tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and Jimini
• You have strong analytical and synthesis skills, excellent writing abilities and a high level of attention to detail
• You are well organized, enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable interacting with a wide range of stakeholders
• You are curious, proactive and eager to contribute

JOB ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Marseille, France (13)
• Internship duration: 6 months
• Travel: No
• Accessibility: Accessible by public transport

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