Legal Internship - Business & Energy Law / Stage - Droit...

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 legal and compliance operations within the renewable energy sector.

• Exposure to cross-border legal frameworks, and international administrative workflows.

• Practical insights into the legal lifecycle of renewable energy projects.

We expect you:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Private Law, Business Law, Energy Law...

• Holding an EFB / Post CAPA is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive and resourceful attitude with a keen interest in Law functions.

• Fluent in English and French (B2), proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.