Alta Ares
Legal Intern
Paris. Posted 3 months ago
The role
You will work alongside the Head of Finance & COO and Legal & IP Counsel. You will contribute to legal operations across contracts, intellectual property, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
What you will do
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading commercial agreements
- Maintain and update the contract template library and contract register
- Track contract execution, signature deadlines, and renewal dates
- Support the preparation of responses to client contractual requirements and RFP legal sections
- Conduct legal research on specific contractual or regulatory questions
- Support the management of IP portfolio including patent tracking and invention disclosure drafting
- Conduct freedom-to-operate research and prior art searches
- Monitor the IP competitive landscape
- Assist in drafting IP clauses for contracts and documentation
- Maintain the IP register and filing calendar
Required qualifications
- 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
- Genuine interest in technology, defence, deeptech, or international security
Nice to have
- Top-tier institution preferred: Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris II Assas, Sciences Po, HEC Droit des Affaires, or equivalent
About the company
Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime that builds AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles. Founded in 2024, it has grown to 90 people and serves NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions.