Legal Intern: Defence AI, IP & Compliance

Alta Ares; Paris; Sur place; EUR 12 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Alta Ares is a fast-scaling defence tech startup in Paris seeking a Legal Intern to work with the Head of Finance & COO and the Legal & IP Counsel. You will gain hands-on experience across contracts, IP filings, corporate law, and regulatory compliance within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment.

You will help draft and review agreements, conduct legal research, support IP filings, and contribute to GDPR and export control projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's programme in law (M1 or M2) in business law, IP law, international law, or a dual law/engineering or law/political science programme.
• Top-tier institution preferred: Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris II Assas, Sciences Po, HEC Droit des Affaires, or equivalent.
• Internship duration is 3 to 6 months.
• Genuine interest in technology, defence, deeptech, or international security.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and proofreading commercial agreements: NDAs, teaming agreements, MoUs, subcontracting arrangements, client contracts.
• Maintain and update the contract template library and contract register.
• Track contract execution, signature deadlines, and renewal dates.
• Support preparation of responses to client contractual requirements and RFP legal sections.
• Conduct legal research on specific contractual or regulatory questions as they arise.
• Support IP portfolio management: patent tracking and liaison with external patent attorneys.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate research and prior art searches.
• Assist in drafting IP clauses for contracts and partnerships.
• Maintain the IP register and filing calendar.
• Support maintenance of multi-entity corporate structure and related compliance work.
• Contribute to GDPR/RGPD compliance projects and export control research.
• Assist in due diligence preparation for fundraising processes.

Formation

Master's in Law (M1 or M2) in business/IP/international law or dual degree

Top-tier institution preferred

Internship 3 to 6 months

Genuine interest in technology/defence/deeptech/international security

Description du poste

Alta Ares is a fast-scaling defence tech startup in Paris seeking a Legal Intern to work with the Head of Finance & COO and the Legal & IP Counsel. You will gain hands-on experience across contracts, IP filings, corporate law, and regulatory compliance within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment.

You will help draft and review agreements, conduct legal research, support IP filings, and contribute to GDPR and export control projects.