Qonto
Job title:
Legal Intern – Corporate and M&A (6 months)
Company
Qonto
Job description
Our mission? Making day-to-day banking easier for SMEs and freelancers thanks to an online business account that’s combined with invoicing, bookkeeping and spend management tools. Thanks to its innovative product, highly reactive 24/7 customer support and clear pricing, Qonto has become the leader in its market.Our journey: Founded by and in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 500,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the French ranking!Our values:Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you doOwnership | Own your part, get things doneTeamwork | Make (team)work easyMastery | Continuously raise the barIntegrity | Always do what’s right, and respect peopleOur beliefs: At Qonto, we’re committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 50% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality..As the Legal Intern – Corporate and M&A (date of the internship: July 2025 to January 2026), you will have a global overview from a legal standpoint of all aspects of Qonto’s business, in particular related to corporate and M&A topics.You will join the Legal Team, under the supervision of , Lead Corporate, Governance and M&A, and will also work closely with other Corporate teams (finance, people, risk, regulatory, compliance, internal control, and strategic projects).👩💻🧑💻 As a Legal Intern – Corporate and M&A at Qonto, you will
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of the meetings of the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders meetings (i.e. convene notices, attendance sheets, management reports, minutes, coordination with the auditors and legal formalities)
- Assist in Qonto’s day-to-day corporate management: Handling the update of the share transfer registers/ shareholders’ individual accounts and capitalization table
- Assist with the employee equity schemes (BSPCE): Drafting of the legal and contractual documentation and monitoring of periodic allocations;
- Assist in all M&A activities, from the audit phase to the drafting/revision of major agreements (such as investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, refinancing agreements);
- Work closely with many teams across Qonto, especially finance and human resources;
- Create and improve internal processes related to Qonto’s legal topics, and more generally assist in the daily activities of Qonto’s legal team.
🤔 What you can expect
- Work in a fast-paced and scaling environment.
- Work with diverse and inclusive teams.
- Work in an international company, with teams in 44 European countries.
- Have access to digitalized legal tools to facilitate your work.
- Master encountered legal issues related to digital platforms and banking fraud
🤝 About your future managerHer path?Before Qonto, spent several years working for international and French law firms based in Paris, and mostly specialised in Corporate, M&A and Private Equity matters. She grew up in France from a multicultural background and studied French and Common law at Nanterre Université (Paris) and Duke University (Durham, USA).Now, Maya is focusing on leading strategic Legal projects at Qonto.What she can bring to the team?Maya will support you in developing your skills and your integration within the team.Business-minded and solution-oriented, Maya brings a creative and open-minded approach to the team. She encourages confidence and autonomy in her team members, creating an environment where they can take true ownership of their projects and develop their own skills while helping Qonto achieve its goals.🏅About YouExperience: You have prior experience as an intern or apprentice in a law firm or bank/fintech and you have a strong interest in Corporate and M&A issuesAcademic Background: You are a Master’s student in Corporate/Business law in FranceCommunication: You have strong oral and written communication skills and a good sense of diplomacyAnalytical mind & rigorous: You have well-honed organizational and analytical skillsCurious mindset: You are an intellectually open-minded, adaptable, fast learner, and are excited by a dynamic startup environmentLanguages: You are fluent in both French and English.⚠️ Certain of our perks and benefits are only available to employees on permanent contractsAt Qonto we understand that true diversity isn’t just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick! Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we’ve been searching for all along🎁 PerksAn inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.– Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;– 1 or 2 remote days per week (depending on your team and what your school allows);– 1 paid day off /month;– A meal voucher;– Public transportation reimbursement;– Great offers for sports and wellness activities;– A progressive disability and (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent!) and childcare benefits with selected partners;– Monthly team events.Click to read more about what it’s like to be an intern at Qonto.💪 Our hiring process:– Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future manager/mentor– A remote exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be likeWe will send you an interview guide so you can best prepare yourself.On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours 🤞To learn more about us:| I |To know how your personal data will be processed during your application process or to request its deletion, please .
Expected salary
Location
Paris
Job date
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 23:54:11 GMT
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