We are a commercial law firm that likes to do things differently   Gerrish Legal is a dynamic and innovative commercial law firm with offices in Paris, London and Stockholm, servicing clients across Europe, North America and further afield. Gerrish Legal gives clients the trusted legal support they need to run their business. As a digital law firm with experience supporting businesses globally with their EMEA and UK legal requirements, we truly embrace the notion of doing business without borders. We stay on top of the latest trends, embrace innovation, and provide flexible legal advice in accordance with your budget and deadlines to disrupt the traditional law firm model. Founder, Charlotte Gerrish, a Solicitor of England & Wales and Ireland and an Avocat at the Paris Bar, is experienced in English, French, and European Law and has gained extensive industry recognition including the European Women of Legal Tech Award. Having worked at some of the world’s best-known law firms, Charlotte Gerrish witnessed the problems with the traditional law firm structure, and identified the different areas where disruption was required. With a passion for commercial law and design thinking, she founded Gerrish Legal to meet the needs of all kinds of businesses and establish more meaningful and successful relationships with its clients and we are now looking for our our next trainee lawyer/intern!

    You will be working alongside our founding partner in all areas of commercial law (privacy, GDPR, IP, commercial agreements...). Each day is varied - one day you could be attending a client meeting, another day conducting research and article writing to working on client files by drafting contracts and consultations. Our client base is international - U.S., Australia, UK, the Nordics as well as France-based clients and all matters have an international dimension. You will be heavily involved in client files and all activities of the law firm. For example, previous trainees have had their articles published, have spoken at client training seminars and have attended business trips in Stockholm, Paris, London, Barcelona and Brussels.  Our aim is to make sure that we give you the best possible experience and training to advance your legal career.  As part of our commitment to work-life balance, you will be able to work flexibly including hybrid office/remote working but we do require that in return for this internship experience that you are 100% committed during the time that you dedicate to Gerrish Legal activities.  

Experience working / studying in an international environment Fluent English as well as fluent French Strong interest and experience in SaaS, new technologies, IP/IT law, GDPR and data protection / e-Privacy Experience marking up, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements