Job Posting
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected – defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we look for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next.
Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary.
We are looking for a trainee from July to December 2027 (6 months) within our Corporate Department - Natural Resources, Energy, Development and Infrastructure Financing Projects Team.
THE TEAM
The Natural Resources, Energy, Development and Infrastructure Financing Projects Team at Norton Rose Fulbright Paris consists of 1 partner and 1 associate.
The team primarily advises actors in the extractive industries (producers, traders and banks) operating in French-speaking Africa on all their operations, including corporate (acquisition/disposals of assets or companies, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, etc.), financing and regulatory/permitting.
THE INTERNSHIP OFFERED
Missions
As part of the proposed internship, the trainee will be able to carry out legal research, write legal consultations, draft contracts, either in French or English, participate in audits and, more generally, assist colleagues and partners in the daily management of their cases.
Profile
Law student or master's 2 student specialized in business law. The trainee must have solid legal knowledge complemented, if necessary, by a double degree (IEP, Anglo-Saxon university). Fluency in English is imperative both written and spoken.
APPLICATIONS
Interested? Please send your application (CV and cover letter) by clicking on the "Apply" button provided for this purpose.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.