Business Law Competition & Distribution Intern

Want to join a fast-moving company and work among convivial teams? Pernod Ricard is looking for its next Business Law Distribution & Competition law Intern in January 2026. You will be part of the Global Markets Legal team, within the Legal Department of Pernod Ricard S.A., to support the lawyers in their daily missions.

Your Key Missions

• Assist in the negotiation, drafting and monitoring of contracts set up within the Group and with third parties (e.g. regional distribution & procurement contracts, ) in the various Management Entities of the Group
• Assist in legal research related to Economic Law (Competition & Distribution) related to Pernod Ricard’s business in several jurisdictions
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Group’s Internal Compliance program related to Competition law & antitrust (e.g. policies, risk assessment tools, mitigation measures, etc)
• Assist in monitoring litigation related to Competition & Distribution law Follow-up and record contracts and their amendments in the Group databases
• Assist with contract management: drafting letters of formal notice or termination, and renewal amendments
• Assist in managing the governance and corporate law topics of French and foreign subsidiaries of the Group (e.g. PoAs, approval of accounts, creation of subsidiaries/branches/representative offices, transfer of shares, DoAs)
• Occasional assistance related to courts or notaries for apostille or legalization of documents

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!  

• Master II student or trainee lawyer
• Solid legal training in Competition & Distribution law
• At least 6 months' experience in the legal departments of major companies and/or in international business law firms
• Excellent level of written and spoken English (fluency in another language would be a plus)
• Good writing skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, open-mindedness
• Flexibility, proactivity, autonomy and rigor

Wait, There’S More…

We offer you an outstanding workplace in central Paris (best view in town!) with the possibility to work from home (2 days a week), an attractive compensation and employee events. With us, you will create a solid, diversified and friendly professional network !  

Pernod Ricard values diversity and solidarity within its organization and in its relations with stakeholders. Our recruitment methods focus on skills, and we welcome all types of talents .

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-01-05

Target End Date:

2026-06-27