Legal Internship - Business & Energy Law / Stage - Droit des affaires et de l'énergie
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.
- Department
- Legal Compliance & Rights Protection Department
- Location
- Paris – La Défense
About CGN Europe Energy
CGN Europe Energy develops, operates and optimizes renewable energy projects across Europe. Since 2014, our international teams have combined local expertise with a shared commitment to reliable clean power and a sustainable future.