Legal Intern
Posted 27 Jul 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law
Study levelMaster's
About Alta Ares
Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.
Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.
Role & Mission
As Legal Intern, you will work directly alongside Alta Ares' Head of Finance & COO, and then Legal & IP Counsel — contributing to the company's legal operations across contracts, intellectual property, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
You will be given real work on real legal matters — drafting contracts, conducting legal research, supporting IP filing processes, and contributing to compliance projects across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction company operating in one of the most legally complex sectors: defence AI.
You will gain hands-on exposure to a broad legal scope at a fast-scaling deeptech startup — a rare combination of intellectual depth, operational pace, and genuine mission.
1. Contracts & Commercial Law
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Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading commercial agreements: NDAs, teaming agreements, MoUs, subcontracting arrangements, and client contracts
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Maintain and update the contract template library and contract register
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Track contract execution, signature deadlines, and renewal dates
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Support the preparation of responses to client contractual requirements and RFP legal sections
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Conduct legal research on specific contractual or regulatory questions as they arise
2. Intellectual Property
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Support the management of Alta Ares' IP portfolio: patent tracking, invention disclosure drafting, and liaison with external patent attorneys
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Conduct freedom-to-operate research and prior art searches on specific technical areas
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Monitor the IP competitive landscape across defence AI, C-UAS, and ISR domains
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Assist in drafting IP clauses for contracts, partnership agreements, and employee/contractor documentation
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Maintain the IP register and filing calendar