Primary responsibilities include participating in legal document drafting in French and English, conducting research in corporate and regulatory law, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the asset management company, updating standard contracts, maintaining investment fund summaries, supporting implementation of functional service fees, tracking investment fund lifecycle, and assisting with regulatory compliance projects.
Required qualifications include a Master's degree (Bac+4/5) in law, being a law student, or having a business school background. Candidates must have knowledge of banking and asset management regulatory environments, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities in French and English, and demonstrate teamwork and autonomy.
Lazard offers an opportunity to develop legal expertise in investment fund management, integrate a multidisciplinary legal team handling complex French and international legal questions, and learn the corporate culture of a 175-year-old institution. The internship provides potential for future talent development and is part of a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
