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Our mission? Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.
Our journey: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking!
Our values:
Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do
Ownership | Own your part, get things done
Teamwork | Make (team)work easy
Mastery | Continuously raise the bar
Integrity | Always do what’s right, and respect people
Our beliefs: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.
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Mission
Join our Legal team as a Legal Intern - Litigation to tackle a diverse range of cases and play a pivotal role in managing our litigation backlog. You will contribute to shaping our legal strategies and ensuring our operations adhere to the highest legal standards, under the guidance of Anne-Solène, our Lead Legal Counsel for France & Belgium.
As a Legal Intern - Litigation at Qonto, you will
Conduct thorough legal research ensuring our legal strategies are built on solid grounds, dealing mostly with French Banking Law involving civil liability.
Assist in drafting precise legal responses at the pre-litigation stage to protect Qonto's interests.
Collaborate with the litigation and legal team to review lawyers' submissions and contribute to case strategy discussions.
Work across departments, liaising with Back-Office, Anti-money laundering, and Customer Service teams to ensure a cohesive approach to legal challenges.
What you can expect
Market & Team Context: You will be engaged in hands-on work on a variety of legal cases from day one (over 100 open cases), gaining unparalleled experience in a high-growth fintech environment.
Methodologies: You will evolve in a supportive environment that values learning and self-management, offering you autonomy and growth opportunities through the "Qonto Way".
Collaboration: You will interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (internal teams and external counsel), enriching your professional experience.
Culture: You will join a dynamic and inclusive international team where diversity is valued.
About your future manager:
Anne-Solène joined Qonto in 2023 as a Senior Legal Counsel after gaining valuable experience at Nickel and BNP Paribas. She specializes in contract negotiation, IP protection, and data privacy compliance across both French and international contexts. With experience working in London and holding a Master's in Anglo-American Business Law, she brings a global perspective to Qonto's legal challenges.
Her expertise in fintech and banking legal matters makes her an ideal mentor for your apprenticeship. She has experience supervising legal teams and interns, and her practical knowledge in contract management, IP protection, and regulatory compliance will help you develop essential skills while contributing meaningfully to Qonto's legal foundation.
You will be mentored daily by Sofia, Legal Counsel - Claims Manager.
Her path: Sofia has been with Qonto for nearly 4 years, successfully evolving from Banking Operations to the Legal team. Her journey is a perfect example of the internal growth Qonto values.
What she brings: With deep expertise in claims management and pre-litigation (particularly in international markets), she knows Qonto’s procedures inside out. She will be your go-to person for navigating daily tasks, mastering our tools, and understanding the operational side of banking litigation.
About You
Education: You are pursuing a degree at the Paris Bar School or a Master’s program in law (Private Law, Business Litigation, or Banking Law).
Hard Skills: You are proficient in legal research tools and have a solid understanding of the French legal market.
Languages: You are fluent in French and English.
Organization: You demonstrate the ability to manage your time effectively, handle multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
Communication: You are a strong communicator with the ability to work well in a team and manage relationships with various stakeholders.
At Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick! Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along.
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About the Company
Qonto is the leading European business finance solution. It simplifies everything from everyday banking and financing, to bookkeeping and spend management. Qonto energizes SMEs and freelancers so that they can achieve more.
A few figures about Qonto:
- Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi launched Qonto in July 2017
- Qonto’s international team is growing fast and we are actively hiring!
- Hundreds of thousands of customers in Europe are already using Qonto
- €622m raised with VCs and business angels including Valar, Alven, the ...
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