Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian medical association created in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care.
The mission of the General Legal Intern is to provide support to humanitarian operations across the various jurisdictions where MSF activities are implemented, specifically associated with the Legal and Administrative Framework Unit.
To strengthen our team we are looking for a Generalist Legal Intern with skills in commercial law, business law, tax law, litigation (criminal and civil procedure) and administrative framework.
Main activities
Your main activities are, in direct or indirect support of humanitarian operations, and across the various jurisdictions where MSF activities are implemented:
- Drafting notes, tools and guidelines for operational staff in the field;
- Drafting and reviewing various contracts in English and French;
- Monitoring and conducting various legal research in different legislations in French and English;
- Support for managing aspects of governance and fiscal policy of the movement;
- Support for the management of litigation cases in the field (tax, customs, administrative, commercial, criminal);
Desired profile
Education/Experience:
- PPI EFB internship / Holder of a Master 2 in law / Sciences Po Law School / Other equivalent profile.
- Minimum 6 months’ experience in a law firm or company, involving drafting contracts and/or managing litigation.
Skills and abilities:
- Editorial rigor,
- Ability to problematize and synthesize;
- interest in MSF’s humanitarian and associative activities;
- open-mindedness,
- Adaptability and teamwork.
Languages: English B2 and French C2, especially in writing (50% of the work in English).
Status and conditions
- 6-month internship, with mandatory internship agreement .
- Based in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.
- The amount of the stipend is between €4.50 and €7.97 gross per hour depending on the level of education.
- One meal voucher is allocated per day worked, with a face value of €12 (60% covered by MSF).
- 2 paid days off per month.
- Coverage of 50% of public transport subscription (weekly, monthly or annual) or bicycle mileage allowance (€0.25 per km, limited to €450 per year).
Position available : January 4, 2027
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: Legal Intern – Generalist (M/F) | Doctors Without Borders