Legal Intern IP/IT & Business Affairs - July 2027

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. Duration: 6-months full time internship, starting in July 2027. Location : Paris (HQ), France. About the Opportunity : Join the global leader in pre-loved luxury fashion as a Legal Intern – IP/IT & Business Affairs within the Legal Department of Vestiaire Collective SA. Working directly with our Senior Legal Counsel IP/IT and Anti-counterfeiting, you will be embedded in a high-growth, international, and circular-fashion tech environment, supporting cross-border legal operations across Europe, the US, and Asia. Our legal department prioritizes real operational responsibility, direct business exposure, and active mentorship, with former interns consistently transitioning into permanent in-house positions or leading international law firms. What you'll do : You will provide hands-on legal support across five key pillars:

1. Commercial Contracts & Brand Partnerships

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, IT/SaaS agreements, NDAs, and marketing/influencer contracts.
• Support negotiations for high-profile brand collaborations, media and entertainment partnerships (streaming platforms, global press, cultural institutions), and B2B2C "Resale as a Service" (RaaS) agreements with premier luxury Maisons and platforms.

2. Digital Platforms, Tech & Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct research and support compliance initiatives regarding major digital platform frameworks, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), EU AI Act, and marketplace transparency obligations.
• Provide legal assessments on product and platform feature rollouts, such as recommendation algorithms, user journey fee implementations, and AI-driven tooling.
• Assist with regulatory filings and transparency reporting submitted to European administrative authorities (such as ARCOM and the European Commission).

3. Intellectual Property, Domain Names & Anti-Counterfeiting

• Support the day-to-day management of our global trademark and domain name portfolio, assisting with clearances, filings, renewals, and opposition procedures.
• Assist in anti-counterfeiting operations, including platform monitoring, enforcement under the EU Commission DG GROW Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and coordination with rights holders, authorities and brand-protection associations (e.g., UNIFAB).
• Help address authentication claims and enforce domain name impersonation, phishing, and scam prevention policies.

4. Platform Operations, Consumer Law & Terms of Service

• Maintain, review, and localize platform Terms and Conditions across global operating models (C2C, B2C, VIP Consignment, and RaaS).
• Analyze international consumer protection, marketplace liability, and competition issues across our operating territories.

5. Disputes, Judicial Inquiries & Legal Operations

• Support the tracking and handling of pre-litigation claims and litigation matters (counterfeiting, commercial disputes, consumer claims) in Europe, the US, and Asia.
• Help process judicial requisitions and official authority requests according to internal legal policies.
• Draft pragmatic internal guidelines and toolkits for business, marketing, customer support, and operational teams.

Who you are :

• Education : Postgraduate student (Master 2, DJCE) in IP/IT, Digital Law, Business Law, or International Business Law, and/or currently enrolled as a student lawyer (Élève-Avocat – EFB, HEDAC, etc.)
• Languages : Fully fluent in both French and English (C1/C2 level); daily working capacity in written and spoken English is essential for cross-border matters. Additional European languages are a plus
• Technical & Legal Know-How: Solid working knowledge of intellectual property, contract law, consumer law, and e-commerce/digital regulations (DSA, AI Act). Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal databases, and modern AI/legal tech tools.

• Prior Experience: A prior internship in an international law firm or in-house corporate legal department (ideally in Tech, E-commerce, Retail, or Luxury) is strongly appreciated.

• Mindset: Autonomous, rigorous, and business-minded with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high sense of confidentiality and discretion.

What We Offer

• Purpose-driven work at scale

Join a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, you directly contributes to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items.

• High-impact scope & ownership

Work on products used globally, 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 how we operate.

• 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]