Legal Intern

Contract : Full-time internship (100%) on-site

Duration: 6 months starting September 2026

THE POSITION

CHANEL is looking for a Legal Intern who will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to our Swiss legal team, managing a wide range of legal and assistance tasks, and coordinating legal and administrative activities and projects.

YOUR TASKS

Within a newly integrated legal and intellectual property team, you will support the team across a broad range of tasks, collaborating with external lawyers, internal clients, and colleagues worldwide. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting precise legal research and analysis,

• Documenting and entering information into the case database, maintaining and updating databases and tracking systems, including implementing ALM,
• Compiling, proofreading, and assisting in drafting documents,
• Keeping records and filing documents electronically and on paper,
• Communicating updates and project progress,
• Checking outstanding balances with external legal advisors,
• Preparing summaries and materials for presentations and training, as well as organising materials for files and projects,
• Drafting meeting minutes and notes,
• Reading professional publications, creating and organising information to generate reference tools and update know-how,
• Ensuring effective and efficient administrative information and assistance to the legal team,
• Managing calendars, including organising meetings and videoconferences/telephone conferences (external and internal),
• Managing and organising travel preparations and itineraries, as well as travel expenses, reports, and invoice processing,
• Managing events – coordinating team and stakeholder events (selecting venues/dinners/luncheons, as well as contributing to setting the agenda and guest list).

YOU ARE MOTIVATED BY

Working in a highly collaborative environment while being able to work independently and support the legal department.

WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to work for the legal department of a multinational company with a strong reputation and prestigious heritage in the luxury sector.
• An opportunity to develop your legal and administrative skills within a team of qualified experts.
• A stimulating work environment where you can be yourself, be creative, and have fun.

WHO YOU ARE

• Law degree (or equivalent) preferred.

• Previous experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Administrative, organisational, and research skills.
• Knowledge of fundamental legal principles.
• Team spirit.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and detail-oriented.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English and, preferably, practical knowledge of German.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (O365 Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), and willingness to learn to use new tools.

An internship agreement is required for this position.

CHANEL

At CHANEL, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that fosters personal fulfilment and development while contributing to collective performance. We believe that the uniqueness of each person helps strengthen the diversity, complementarity, and efficiency of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we highly value the experience and potential you could bring to the House of CHANEL.