[HERMES] Legal Intern
Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.
An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H!
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development; network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.
All internships are in-person (non-remote) and based in the Hermès US corporate headquarters located in New York City. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft internal legal memorandum
Monitor and track relevant legal trends
Support legal team with any other general tasks
Assist in drafting, reviewing and revising contracts
Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed
Conduct legal research on various topics, such as data privacy, compliance issues, real estate, and regulatory affairs
REQUIREMENTS
Must have a bachelor’s degree
Strong academic background
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
May be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school
Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
This internship is scheduled for June 2nd, 2025 – August 8th, 2025 and will be Full-Time.