Vestiaire Collective: Legal Intern - July 2026 (Paris)
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.
This is a 6-month full-time internship, starting in July 2026, based in Paris.
The trainee will be integrated into the Legal Department of Vestiaire Collective SA, which manages the activities of all its subsidiaries around the world.
What you'll do:
- Perform legal research and analysis on various issues (intellectual property, anti-counterfeiting, consumer law, commercial law, transport, insurance, etc.);
- Monitor legal and jurisprudential developments that may impact Vestiaire Collective's activity (AI Act, Digital Services Act, Consumer laws, etc.);
- Draft and negotiate various contracts (NDAs; Service agreements, SaaS, Commercial contracts (Partnerships, Influencers, Freelancers), Rights 'Assignment, etc.);
- Manage and monitor Trademarks and Domain Names;
- Manage different sets of Terms and Conditions (C2C, B2C, VIP, Games & Offers);
- Ensure follow-up of pre-litigation and litigation cases;
- Assist with various administrative tasks of the Legal Department.
Who you are:
- Postgraduate student in IP/IT, Business Law or International Law (Master 2 and/or DJCE), currently an "EFB" or "HEDAC" student.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken (imperative).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal databases.
- Previous experience in a company or law firm is desirable.
- Ability to deliver effective work, meet deadlines, and manage complex projects in an international, fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable, dynamic, rigorous, analytical, autonomous, with excellent interpersonal skills and discretion.
- Internship agreement required.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-driven work at scale: Join a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, directly contributing to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items.
- High-impact scope & ownership: Work on globally used products where your decisions have immediate, measurable impact on millions of users across 70+ countries.
- A truly international environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of 50+ nationalities across Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Career acceleration in a fast-moving scale-up: Take ownership early, grow fast, and shape your path, as an expert or a future leader.
- Learning & growth as a priority: Dedicated budget, continuous feedback culture, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics (AI, marketplace dynamics, scalability, etc.).
- Flexible ways of working: Hybrid model (typically 2 days remote per week), with trust and autonomy at the core of our operations.
- Give back through action: 2 paid days per year to support a cause of your choice and actively contribute to positive impact beyond your day-to-day role.
- Competitive compensation & benefits: Including bonus, health coverage, lunch vouchers, Gym-Pass, and additional legal perks depending on your location.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria.
At Vestiaire Collective, we believe diversity drives better decisions, stronger products, and more meaningful impact.
If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply; your perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.
Vestiaire Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
PS: We take candidate experience seriously, and your safety too!
Vestiaire Collective will only contact you through official email addresses ending in @vestiairecollective.com or [email protected].
We will never:
- Contact you via WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar platforms
- Ask for payment or banking information at any stage of the process
If you receive a suspicious message, please report it to: [email protected]