Legal Intern

<h3>About Alta Ares</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br />Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Role &amp; Mission</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">As Legal Intern, you will work directly alongside Alta Ares' Head of Finance &amp; COO, and then Legal &amp; IP Counsel — contributing to the company's legal operations across contracts, intellectual property, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You will be given real work on real legal matters — drafting contracts, conducting legal research, supporting IP filing processes, and contributing to compliance projects across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction company operating in one of the most legally complex sectors: defence AI.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You will gain hands-on exposure to a broad legal scope at a fast-scaling deeptech startup — a rare combination of intellectual depth, operational pace, and genuine mission.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>1. Contracts &amp; Commercial Law</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading commercial agreements: NDAs, teaming agreements, MoUs, subcontracting arrangements, and client contracts</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Maintain and update the contract template library and contract register</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Track contract execution, signature deadlines, and renewal dates</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support the preparation of responses to client contractual requirements and RFP legal sections</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Conduct legal research on specific contractual or regulatory questions as they arise</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>2. Intellectual Property</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support the management of Alta Ares' IP portfolio: patent tracking, invention disclosure drafting, and liaison with external patent attorneys</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Conduct freedom-to-operate research and prior art searches on specific technical areas</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Monitor the IP competitive landscape across defence AI, C-UAS, and ISR domains</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist in drafting IP clauses for contracts, partnership agreements, and employee/contractor documentation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Maintain the IP register and filing calendar</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>3. Corporate Law &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support the maintenance of Alta Ares' multi-entity corporate structure: France (SAS), UK (Ltd), US (Inc.), Ukraine, and UAE</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist in the preparation of corporate documents: board resolutions, shareholder documentation, and BSPCE-related paperwork</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Contribute to GDPR / RGPD compliance projects: record of processing activities, DPA updates, and privacy policy reviews</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support export control compliance research: French AECA, ITAR, EAR, and dual-use regulations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist in legal due diligence preparation for fundraising processes</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>4. Legal Research &amp; Monitoring</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Conduct targeted legal research on questions spanning defence procurement law, French corporate law, IP law, and international trade regulations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Alta Ares: French defence law, EU defence funding regulations (EDF, EUDIS), and export control updates</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Produce clear, structured legal memos summarising research findings for the Legal Counsel and leadership team</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist in the preparation of briefing notes ahead of partner meetings, institutional interactions, and investor due diligence</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Education &amp; Background</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Currently enrolled in a Master's programme in law (M1 or M2): business law, IP law, international law, or a dual law/engineering or law/political science programme </p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Top-tier institution preferred: Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris II Assas, Sciences Po, HEC Droit des Affaires, or equivalent</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Internship 3 to 6 month</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Genuine interest in technology, defence, deeptech, or international security — you care about the sector, not just the legal mechanics</p></li></ul><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.fr">Jobs in France</a> on Arbeitnow</a>