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Intellectual Property Legal Intern (6 months)

Ledger

Ledger

Legal
Paris, France
Posted on Oct 3, 2024
We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone.
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Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured through our Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in UK, US, Switzerland and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 500 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 6 millions units already sold in 200 countries.
At Ledger, we embody the values that make us unique: Pragmatism, Audacity, Commitment, Trust and Transparency. Hear from our employees how they shape the work we do here.
To support our Business in day-to-day challenges we are looking for an IP Legal Intern, motivated to join our dynamic Ledger Legal Team and experience an in-house legal environment in a diverse and fast-moving high technology-focused environment. In this role you will have the opportunity to support Ledger’s business across a broad range of areas.

Your mission

  • Assist on the management of Ledger’s IP portfolio (trademarks, patents, product design, domain names, know-how…)
  • Support key projects and assist on the protection and launch of new products and services
  • Draft and negotiate with the Commercial Legal Team different contracts across a broad range of areas including procurement, IP licensing and marketing
  • Perform legal research tasks
  • Assist on disputes and contentious matters; including brand protection (takedown of phishing websites and fake social media accounts)
  • Depending on the Ledger business needs, you will be prepared to jump in and support across a wide range of IP areas (AI, Open source, specific Web3 issues) in an industry that is fast-paced and constantly evolving

What we're looking for

  • You are a trainee lawyer and / or have a DJCE / Master II (BAC+5) in IP law or new technologies law
  • You already have previous meaningful internship experience in IP law
  • You have some knowledge of blockchain technology and Web3 or are keen on learning about the space
  • Technical or engineer background is a plus
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication, drafting and presentation skills in English, allowing you to interact with international teams and to work on matters in English
  • You are pragmatic and can manage ambiguity
  • You are proactive, self-motivated, resilient, and able to prioritize matters
  • You can create and maintain solid, trusting working relationships
  • You are detail-oriented and can analyze and simplify complex issues
  • You are flexible and willing to embrace change
We are an equal opportunity employer for all without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.