Qonto is the all-in-one business account for SMEs and freelancers with a simplified accounting flow, a top-notch customer service and transparent pricing.

As the Legal Intern - Corporate and M&A, you will have a global overview from a legal standpoint of all aspects of Qonto’s business, in particular related to corporate issues, M&A, and tax.  

You will join the Legal Team, under the supervision of the VP Legal, Alexia, and the Legal Counsels, you will also work closely with the Corporate team (finance, people, risk, regulatory, compliance, internal control, and strategic projects), the Tech (software and data), and Product & Marketing Teams.  

As a Legal Intern - Corporate and M&A at Qonto, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the meetings of the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders meetings (i.e. convene notices, attendance sheets, management reports, minutes, coordination with the auditors and legal formalities)

• Assist in Qonto’s day-to-day corporate management: Handling the update of the share transfer registers/ shareholders' individual accounts and capitalization table

• Assist with the employee equity schemes (BSPCE): Drafting of the legal and contractual documentation and monitoring of periodic allocations;

• Assist in all M&A activities, from the audit phase to the drafting/revision of major agreements (such as investment agreements, shareholders' agreements, refinancing agreements);

• Work closely with many teams across Qonto, especially finance and human resources;

• Create and improve internal processes related to Qonto's legal topics, and more generally assist in the daily activities of Qonto’s legal team.

• Experience: You have prior experience as an intern or apprentice with a top-tier law firm or bank/fintech and you have a strong interest in Corporate and M&A issues

• Academic Background: You are a Master's student in Corporate/Business law

• Communication: You have strong oral and written communication skills and a good sense of diplomacy

• Analytical mind & rigorous: You have well-honed organizational and analytical skills

• Curious mindset: You are an intellectually open-minded, adaptable, fast learner, and are excited by a dynamic startup environment

• Languages: You are fluent in both French and English. Spanish, German or Italian is a definite plus.