Our mission is to simplify everyday banking for SMEs and freelancers through an online business account paired with invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend‑management tools. With its innovative product, responsive 24/7 customer support, and transparent pricing, Qonto has become the market leader.

Our story began in July 2017, when Alexandre and Steve founded Qonto. Since then, we’ve earned the trust of more than 500,000 customers. Supported by our team of over 1,600 Qontoers, we also ranked among LinkedIn’s Top Companies in France.

Our values:
Customer focus: Put customers first in every action
Ownership: Take responsibility and deliver results
Teamwork: Make collaboration smooth and effective
Mastery: Always strive for excellence
Integrity: Do what is right and treat people respectfully

Our beliefs: At Qonto, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. We assess candidates purely on skills and potential, and we value diversity—50% of our team is international, 44% are women, and 20% are parents. Join us in building a workplace that embraces individuality.

As a Legal Intern – Corporate and M&A (from July 2025 to January 2026), you will gain a comprehensive legal perspective on all aspects of Qonto’s activities, especially those related to corporate and M&A matters.

You will join the Legal Team, reporting to Maya, Lead Corporate, Governance and M&A, and collaborate closely with teams across finance, people, risk, regulatory, compliance, internal control, and strategic projects.

As a Legal Intern – Corporate and M&A at Qonto, you will:
• Help prepare and coordinate Supervisory Board and Shareholders’ meetings, including notices, attendance sheets, reports, minutes, and interactions with auditors and legal administration
• Support Qonto’s daily corporate governance, including updating share transfer registers, shareholder accounts, and the cap table
• Assist with employee equity plans (BSPCE), including drafting legal documents and tracking periodic allocations
• Support all M&A activities, from due‑diligence to drafting and reviewing key agreements (investment, shareholder, refinancing)
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, especially finance and HR
• Contribute to developing and improving internal processes and support the Legal Team’s day‑to‑day tasks

What you can expect:
• A fast‑moving environment in full expansion
• Diverse, inclusive teams
• An international setting with teams across 44 European countries
• Access to digital legal tools
• Experience with legal issues tied to digital platforms and banking fraud

About your future manager:
Before joining Qonto, Maya worked for several years in international and French law firms in Paris, specializing in Corporate, M&A, and Private Equity. She grew up in France in a multicultural environment and studied French and Common Law at Nanterre University and Duke University.

She now leads strategic legal initiatives at Qonto. Maya will help you grow your skills and integrate into the team. With a business‑oriented and creative mindset, she fosters autonomy and ownership, enabling team members to develop while contributing to Qonto’s success.

About you:
• Experience: You have previous internship or apprenticeship experience in a law firm or bank/fintech and a strong interest in Corporate and M&A
• Education: You are a Master’s student in Corporate/Business Law in France
• Communication: You communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and show diplomacy
• Analytical and rigorous: You are well‑organized and analytical
• Curious: You are open‑minded, adaptable, quick to learn, and motivated by a dynamic startup environment
• Languages: You speak French and English fluently

Some benefits apply only to permanent employees.

At Qonto, diversity is more than a checkbox. Apply even if you don’t meet every criterion—you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Perks include:
• Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade
• 1–2 remote days per week (depending on your team and school policy)
• 1 paid day off per month
• Meal voucher
• Public transport reimbursement
• Discounts for sports and wellness
• Progressive disability and parenthood policies, plus childcare benefits
• Monthly team events

Our hiring process:
• Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future manager/mentor
• A remote exercise to showcase your skills and give you a feel for the role

The full process usually takes 20 working days, with offers typically made within 48 hours.

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