Legal Structuring Intern
About Ardian
Ardian is one of the world’s leading private investment firms, with $150 billion in assets managed or advised on behalf of more than 1,400 clients globally. Through our expertise in Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit, we offer clients a broad range of investment opportunities and the ability to meet their evolving needs.
Ardian Customized Solutions builds tailored investment portfolios, develops client-specific investment strategies, and provides access to funds managed by top-tier partners. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, wealth managers, and institutional private investors worldwide.
Majority-owned by its employees, Ardian places strong emphasis on talent development and fosters a collaborative culture built on collective intelligence. Across 16 offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, our 1,060+ employees are fully committed to generating superior returns through responsible investment strategies and the highest ethical and social responsibility standards.
At Ardian, we are fully committed to building sustainable businesses.
The Role
Within a team of approximately 25 professionals, the intern will report directly to the local Head of Legal, who is part of the Legal team within the Fund Structuring division.
The candidate will work within a leading investment firm operating across Paris, London, and Luxembourg. The position is based in Montreal and offers strong international exposure.
Main responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the creation and ongoing management of investment vehicles and funds, particularly semi-liquid funds and vehicles intended for non-professional investors
- Preparing meetings for fund governing bodies (Boards, Investment Committees, etc.)
- Reviewing various agreements (e.g., placement and distribution agreements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.)
- Presenting legislative, regulatory, and case law updates
The work is primarily conducted under U.S./common law and Luxembourg law frameworks.
Required Skills
- Detail-oriented and rigorous
- Strong team spirit and adaptability
- Autonomous and proactive
- Dynamic and efficient
Profile
- Graduate-level studies in business law with strong knowledge of corporate law (Magistère, Master’s degree, etc.), or currently preparing for the CRFPA/CAPA, or pursuing a Master’s degree from a business school
- Previous significant internship experience in a law firm or company is required
- Strong English proficiency is mandatory
- Good command of IT and office tools
Equal Opportunity at Ardian
Ardian is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity within an organization is a key driver of performance, innovation, and excellence. Promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment is one of our strategic priorities and contributes to our long-term success.
Ardian is committed to providing equal access to employment and career development opportunities based on individual qualifications, without regard to religion, age, gender, social, ethnic, or cultural background, nationality, health status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.