Legal intern - IP / IT / Contracts

smartTrade Technologies is a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector. Its clients primarily include investment banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and pension funds. smartTrade enables real-time computerized management of financial flows among these different stakeholders.

Joining smartTrade means becoming a part of an innovative and international company with offices in Aix-en-Provence, London, Geneva, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.

Skill development and career progression are top priorities at smartTrade, offering employees numerous opportunities for learning, advancement, and mobility. Sports and their values of teamwork, performance, and dynamism are integral to the company's culture.

Additionally, smartTrade is highly committed to continuously supporting various charitable and environmental initiatives. smartTrade is currently looking for an Operations Analyst for its headquarters in Aix-en-Provence.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated Legal Intern to join our team in Aix-en-Provence for a 6-month period. You will work closely with and assist our Group Legal Officer in managing the day-to-day legal operations of a fast-growing Fintech business. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international contract negotiation, SaaS technology law, and corporate compliance.

Your Missions

You will support the Group Legal Officer in the following areas:

• Contractual Support: Assist in reviewing, drafting, and managing commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements and procurement contracts.

• Negotiation Assistance: Help prepare documentation and legal playbooks for negotiations with international clients and partners.

• Compliance & Regulatory: Research and monitor legal regulations and industry standards applicable to our global Fintech operations.

• Corporate Secretarial: Participate in the management of corporate documentation and legal archives for the group’s various entities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Sales, R&D and all other departments, to gather information for legal reviews.

• Developing the Legal Department: creation of processes to facilitate the interactions between departments, creation of databases to facilitate the access to key information.

Profile Required

• Education: Currently in your last year of a Master’s degree (M2) in Law, preferably in Intellectual Property/IT/Digital Law, or in International Business Law,

• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strict attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Capacity to synthesize key information of various topics and provide executive summaries

  • Capacity to adapt to a large panel of stakeholders (technical, business, financial, client)

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

  • Fluency in English is essential, as you will be dealing with global contracts.

• Mindset: You are a proactive self-starter with a "can-do" attitude and a strong desire to learn about the Fintech industry. You aim to become an in-house lawyer.

What We Offer:

• Full Immersion : Dive into an innovative and agile work environment.

• Professional Development : As a certified "Happy Trainees" company, we are committed to mentoring you and building the skills you need to kickstart your career.

• Real Impact : The opportunity to work on live projects where your contributions truly matter.

• Modern Workspace : Enjoy our contemporary offices, a strong team spirit, and a vibrant company culture.

• Career Potential : For final-year interns, there are opportunities to join smartTrade permanently upon successful completion of your internship.

Application Process:

• Hiring Manager Interview: A meeting with the Group Legal Officer (via video call or on-site).

• HR Interview: A final discussion with our HR team (via video call or on-site).

Monthly Stipend:

• Up to €1,600 gross per month, depending on the level of degree.