Job description
Paris Stagiaires
K&L Gates France | Paris Closing date: 31/12/2026
K&L Gates is a global commercial law firm with offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The firm represents a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, growth companies and SMEs, entrepreneurs, financial market participants, and public sector entities.
With nearly 2,000 lawyers across 46 offices and covering all areas of law, K&L Gates supports clients on their most complex legal matters. Our global presence enables us to quickly assemble tailored teams and adapt to an ever-evolving business environment.
K&L Gates Paris offers interns a unique combination of the close-knit experience of a smaller office with the resources of a major international law firm. Interns are given stimulating work, exposed to a diverse culture, and involved directly in client matters.
We are seeking the following:
An intern to join the K&L Gates Paris Employment team for a two-month placement from 1st November 2026 to 31st December 2026.
Our dynamic Employment team, comprising one partner and three associates, advises and represents both French and international clients across a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including both contentious and advisory work. The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the team and will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge across a wide range of employment law topics.
Candidate Profile
- Student Lawyer (EFB, HEDAC, or equivalent), or
- Master's student (Master II), LL.M. student, and/or student from a leading higher education institution with a legal specialism
- Strong knowledge of employment law
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools
An intern to join the K&L Gates Paris Real Estate team from 1st January 2027 to 31st June 2027.
Candidate Profile
- Student Lawyer (EFB, HEDAC, or equivalent), or
- Master's student (Master II), LL.M. student, and/or student from a leading higher education institution with a legal specialism
- An interest in real estate law
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools
An intern to join the K&L Gates Paris Corporate team from 1st January 2027 to 31st June 2027.
Candidate Profile
- Student Lawyer (EFB, HEDAC, or equivalent)
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools
An intern to join the K&L Gates Paris Litigation & Arbitration team from 1st July 2027 to 31st December 2027.
Candidate Profile
- Student Lawyer (EFB, HEDAC, or equivalent)
- Excellent command of English
- Strong proficiency in IT and research tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Compensation and Benefits
- Monthly stipend of €2,000 gross
- Meal vouchers (Tickets Restaurant) with 50% employer contribution
- 50% reimbursement of the monthly Navigo travel pass