Legal Litigation Intern - July 2026

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. Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination-free hiring process. ⭐ 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: You will work alongside Anne-Solène, our Lead Legal Counsel (Central Europe) and 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.