CGNEE Intern-HR/Business&Energy Law

Role Overview

We are seeking Two proactive and detail-oriented interns to join our teams: one for Human Resources (HR) and one for Legal & Compliance Department . All roles offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading renewable energy company.

Type of Contract: 6 months internship

Role A: HR Intern

Recruitment:

• Assist with drafting and posting job openings across various platforms and monitor applications.
• Screen resumes and applications to shortlist qualified candidates for further evaluation with assigned HR
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring departments.
• Ensuring all internal requirements are adhered to (recruitment request forms are completed, selected candidate assessment forms signed, etc)

Onboarding:

• Assist the HR department in improving the induction process
• Prepares the documentation for employee induction

HR Administration & project

• Prepare administrative documents or folders
• Fill HR data base & keep records
• Perform translation
• Take part in department project
• Take part of payroll

Training & Development (T&D):

• Assist in coordinating training programs and workshops
• Assist in submitting payment on internal UPM system
• Research and liaise with external vendors to identify and book training opportunities.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a training catalog tailored to employees' development needs.
• Work with IT department to update training information on HRMS
• Collect and analyze feedback to measure program effectiveness.
• Develop learning content and learning paths on Linkedin Learning Platform
• Build and optimize the onboarding program using available platforms and resources

General HR Topics: Support on HR projects or administrative topics

Role B: Legal Internship - Business & Energy Law / Stage - Droit des affaires et de l'énerge

Contract management and drafting

• Assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of contracts, including: NDAs, MoUs, Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA); Power Purchase Agreements (PPA); EPC and O&M contracts; Land lease agreements and grid connection agreements; Insurance policies and service agreements.
• Ensure contractual documentation aligns with company policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in contract lifecycle management (review, validation, archiving).

Legal Support to Projects (Development & Operations)

• Provide legal support across the lifecycle of renewable energy projects (development, financing, construction, operation)
• Assist with due diligence processes (legal, regulatory, corporate) for acquisitions or project financing
• Support the structuring of projects in different jurisdictions

Legal research & advisory

• Conduct in-depth legal research on topics including: i)contract law; ii) business and corporate law; iii) energy and environmental law; iv) public law and regulatory frameworks; v) EU law and cross-border issues
• Prepare legal memos, summaries, and recommendations for internal stakeholders
• Support the legal team in interpreting and applying new regulations

Compliance and regulatory monitoring

• Perform legal watch (veille juridique) on regulatory developments impacting the energy sector
• Monitor changes in: i) renewable energy regulations; ii) environmental and sustainability frameworks; iii) corporate compliance requirements
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of compliance policies and procedures

Corporate and governance support

• Assist in corporate housekeeping tasks, including: i) preparation of board/shareholder resolutions; ii) maintenance of corporate documentation; iii) coordination with local entities and corporate service providers
• Support the management of subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions

Risk assessment and internal reporting

• Identify and analyze legal and contractual risks
• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Prepare internal reports and presentations for management and legal team

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with asset management, development and finance teams
• Support internal stakeholders by providing practical and business-oriented legal advice
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to project discussions

Knowledge management and process improvement

• Contribute to the development of legal templates and tools
• Support the improvement of internal legal processes and documentation systems
• Help maintain organized legal databases and contract repositories

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in recruitment, training, or legal and compliance operations within the renewable energy sector.
• Exposure to HR systems, cross-border legal frameworks, and international administrative workflows.
• Practical insights into talent acquisition, and the legal lifecycle of renewable energy projects.

We expect you :

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Private Law, Business Law, Energy Law ... For Legal Internship， Holding an EFB / Post CAPA is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with recruitment platforms like LinkedIn or job boards is a plus
• A proactive and resourceful attitude with a keen interest in HR/Law functions.
• Fluent in English and French (B2), proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.