legal internship F/H

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Published on 18/03/2026

  • Contract type:  Internship

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Rennes

The company

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry, telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has accelerated its growth in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station.

Cailabs currently has 170 employees, including 40PhDs. With 29 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in France. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Internship description

Reporting to the Head of Legal and working closely with the whole team, you will play an active role in the department’s day-to-day operations and its key projects during a three-month work placement.  

 

Your role will focus on two main areas: 

Actively participating in the reorganisation and structuring of the department, with a clear objective: to optimise working methods and finalise the implementation of appropriate tools and processes:
Mapping of existing legal documents
Reorganising and optimising the legal database (classification, harmonisation of nomenclatures, improving accessibility)
Helping to implement or improve monitoring tools (contracts, litigation, corporate matters, delegations, etc.)
Formalising internal processes and drafting practical guides for teams
Proposing improvements to streamline communication between the legal department and other departments
Identifying and analysing day-to-day legal issues alongside the team:
Assisting with the monitoring and management of the company’s corporate affairs (preparing corporate documents, organising meetings, updating registers, legal filing and archiving)

Assistance with drafting, proofreading and monitoring contracts (NDAs, supplier contracts, client contracts, partner contracts, etc.)
Monitoring contractual and administrative deadlines
Helping to update contract templates
Ad hoc legal monitoring and research on specific topics

 

This internship will enable you to apply and deepen your legal knowledge in an innovative technological environment, whilst developing your understanding of the operational challenges faced by a fast-growing company.

Profile required

Key skills: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Private Law
  • Team spirit
  • Attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Basic legal knowledge

Desirable qualities:  

  • Curiosity and a desire to understand technical issues

 

By joining Cailabs, you will find:

A dynamic team of engineers and PhDs who share your desire to apply your skills to stimulating technical challenges,
A supportive team environment and a strong intellectual focus in your work,
A company at the cutting edge of technology, ranging from prototype development through to industrialisation phases.

And also:

Opportunities for socialising and team-building (annual seminar, meals, group games, sports activities, etc.)
A modern and pleasant working environment, conducive to collaborative work
Meal vouchers

 

Joining Cailabs means you can be assured that every effort will be made to support you in developing new skills.

More information: www.cailabs.com

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legal internship F/H

Internship
Full time
Rennes

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