Winter 2027

Legal Intern

Back Market

Back Market

1,001-5,000 employees

Global marketplace for refurbished electronics

Compensation Overview

€6.92 - €8.08/hr

Paris, France

Hybrid

Two remote days per week and one remote work week per quarter are offered.

Master's

Category
Legal (1)

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Requirements
  • Be an EFB student and/or hold a DJCE or Master II in law, ideally in digital or e-commerce law, privacy law, distribution or consumption law, or economic or competition law.
  • Have fully professional English and French language capability.
  • Have a strong interest in politics and circular economy regulation building.
  • Have prior internship experience in a related area, such as a company's legal department or a law firm.
  • Have strong communication skills and the capacity for analysis and synthesis.
  • Be available for a six-month internship for a gap year or end of studies from July to December 2026.
  • Provide an internship agreement from a French school.
Responsibilities
  • Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda.
  • Conduct legal monitoring.
  • Participate in drafting and negotiating contracts and contractual clauses with service providers.
  • Participate in implementing the General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Contribute to setting up reliable and up-to-date legal process documentation.
  • Follow up on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
  • Provide legal advice to all company teams on consumption law, advertising law, environmental law, distribution law, intellectual property law, competition law, digital law, privacy law, and compliance regulations.
  • Assist the team in structuring the governance of the Group.
  • Support the legal team in its legal operations and help improve and implement legal processes.
  • Ensure that company teams are aware of applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes and apply them.
Desired Qualifications
  • Speaking additional languages is a bonus.
  • Background in digital or e-commerce law, privacy law, distribution or consumption law, or economic or competition law.

Back Market is a global marketplace that connects buyers with professional refurbishers to buy refurbished electronic devices. The platform coordinates a network of refurbishers to ensure each device meets high quality and performance standards, offering customers environmentally friendly tech at lower prices. The process involves listing refurbished devices, vetting partners, and handling transactions through the platform, with revenue earned as a commission on each sale. What sets Back Market apart is its focus on sustainability and rigorous quality control across multiple countries, ensuring reliable, certified refurbished products rather than just generic discounts. Its goal is to reduce electronic waste by making certified refurbished devices a mainstream, affordable alternative while maintaining high standards and scale through a commission-based model.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Back Market hit 2025 profitability and $3.5 billion GMV, proving unit economics.
  • Black Friday 2025 grew 41%, and U.S. non-smartphone categories reached 40% GMV.
  • Back-to-school 2026 partnerships with Duolingo and Spotify strengthen consumer acquisition and brand relevance.

What critics are saying

  • September 1, 2026 CEO transition tests execution after Thibaud Hug de Larauze's departure.
  • BBB lists 1,012 U.S. complaints in three years, signaling persistent customer-service friction.
  • UFC Que Choisir's Paris lawsuit still haunts pricing transparency and service-fee disclosures.

What makes Back Market unique

  • Back Market owns refurbished trust: warranties, vetting, and standardized quality across 17 countries.
  • Google's March 2026 ChromeOS Flex pilot extends Back Market beyond resale into device-life software.
  • First U.S. store in New York and France's 500-point-sale rollout widen distribution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Mar 4th, 2026
Back Market and Google launch ChromeOS Flex USB pilot to extend laptop lifespan and cut e-waste

Back Market has partnered with Google to launch a limited USB pilot programme offering ChromeOS Flex, enabling compatible older laptops to remain secure and functional for longer. The initiative aims to reduce electronic waste by providing sellers, buyers, schools and small businesses with an accessible way to install Google's cloud-first operating system on existing devices. ChromeOS Flex allows many Windows and Mac laptops to continue operating with modern web-based capabilities, even as their original operating systems reach end-of-support. The programme addresses a growing challenge: millions of functional laptops face replacement due to software timelines rather than hardware failure. The partnership was announced at Mobile World Congress on 4 March, where Back Market and Google discussed how cloud computing is reshaping device longevity. With global e-waste exceeding 62 million metric tonnes in 2022, the pilot represents a practical approach to extending device life.

Wired
Mar 4th, 2026
Google and Back Market launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB stick to revive old PCs amid Windows 10 support end

Google has partnered with Back Market to sell official ChromeOS Flex USB sticks for $3, offering users an easy way to convert old Mac or Windows PCs into ChromeOS machines. The move targets users affected by Windows 10's end of support last autumn, which left many with hardware incompatible with Windows 11's requirements. ChromeOS Flex began as an enterprise security solution before expanding to consumer use. Google senior director Alexander Kuscher describes Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade requirements as a "Windows 10 cliff", whilst Back Market CEO Thibaud Hug de Larauze criticises pushing users to buy new devices. Back Market reported $3.8 billion in sales for 2025, achieving profitability for the first time. Tech-savvy users can download ChromeOS Flex for free onto their own USB drives.

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2026
Back Market hits $3.5B GMV in 2025 as AI and cloud drive shift to refurbished tech

Back Market, a marketplace for refurbished electronics, reached $3.5 billion in global gross merchandise value in 2025, representing 32% year-over-year growth. The company also recorded its largest Black Friday with 41% growth during the period. Founded in 2014, Back Market attributes its growth to repeat purchasing and expanding categories beyond smartphones, including laptops, tablets and gaming consoles. Europe remains the company's most mature market, with France achieving 35% EBITDA margins. The company has reached EBITDA break-even globally. The US is emerging as one of Back Market's largest markets, with core test markets growing over 40 percentage points faster than the company average. Non-smartphone categories now represent roughly 40% of US GMV, whilst nearly 50% of Gen Z consumers plan to purchase refurbished smartphones.

EU-Startups
Jan 11th, 2022
Paris-Based Renewed Electronics Marketplace Back Market Raises €449 Million And Becomes One Of France’S Most Valuable Startups

Back Market has joined France’s growing 2022 list of unicorns with mega funding this January, after reaching over €5 billion in valuation following a €449 million funding boost. This comes after a mega-funding round in May 2021 and reflects sustained belief in the young startup’s offering and French tech as a whole. The funding was [] The post Paris-based renewed electronics marketplace Back Market raises €449 million and becomes one of France’s most valuable startups appeared first on EU-Startups.

Brown Brothers Media
Jan 11th, 2022
Paris-Based Back Market Raises €448.4M At €5B Valuation For Its Renewed Electronics Marketplace

Back Market claims to offer high-quality professionally refurbished electronic devices and appliances to customers.