2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8th, 2026- August 14th, 2026
Business & Legal Affairs - Interscope Capitol (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
The IGA and CMG Business & Legal Affairs departments are responsible for all business and legal aspects of the labels. There are 5 attorneys based in Santa Monica and 5 attorneys based in Hollywood. This does not include the department head, who oversees both teams and works out of the Santa Monica and Hollywood offices throughout the week. The attorneys will guide the interns through legal assignments and projects. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Contractual research
- Draft and redline assignments that may include LODs, NDAs and tolling agreements
- Review and drafting artist agreements
- Attend meetings
- Review content for IP and clearance issues
Ideal candidates will have:
- Superior analytical and writing skills and ability
- Comfortable working and researching independently
- Redlining experience a plus
Business & Legal Affairs - REPUBLIC Collective (Onsite: NY):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Business & Legal Affairs team handles legal and business matters for REPUBLIC Collective. Its responsibilities include structuring and negotiating artist signings and other music or entertainment-related deals, managing legal matters in connection with album releases and advising on other label business. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Organize agreements (i.e., reading contracts for specific information and compiling data/creating charts or logs)
- Prepare research on timely legal issues in the music industry to present to the department
- Draft memoranda and summarized recording proposals for distribution to company executives
- Draft clearance agreements for various marketing initiatives, including music videos and artwork
- Draft correspondence such as indemnification and audit letters
- Participate in production and clearance meetings
- General departmental support as needed
Ideal candidates will have:
- Exposure to contract coursework documents
Business/Contract Administration - REPUBLIC Collective (Onsite: NY):
How You’ll CREATE:
The BA Clearance team reviews and clears all music across the REPUBLIC Collective labels.
- Interpolation reviews
- Upload documents to Monday.com
- Schedule meetings
- Research
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience with Monday.com
Business & Legal Affairs - UMLE (FONO), Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
The intern will support the Business & Legal Affairs team for FONO in the U.S., assisting attorneys with the review, tracking and organization of artists, producers and label agreements. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Drafting basic legal documents, reviewing and processing product release approvals
- Maintaining contract databases and providing general administrative and research support
- The role offers exposure to the day-to-day legal and business operations of a major record label and the opportunity to learn directly from experienced in-house counsel
Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and edit legal or business correspondence clearly and accurately
- Familiarity with contract terminology and basic legal concepts (e.g., rights management, licensing, IP, confidentiality)
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to review and interpret legal documents in both language
Business & Legal Affairs - UMLE, Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Onsite: FL):
How You’ll CREATE:
Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Maintain guest artist records for UMLE artists, including: (i) liaising with third parties and managing participation requests; (ii) coordinating approvals of participations internally; (iii) tracking all participations (external and internal) via a digital database
- Create and manage centralized artist rosters and artist contact sheets for UMLE labels
- Help maintain and update various internal contract databases and spreadsheets of all artist agreements and related rights
- Support BA with option tracking/exercising deal termination processes
- Conduct general legal and contractual research as required; review music agreements, amendments and related documents as requested by BA, A&R/Admin, Finance, etc., and prepare ad hoc contract summary reports and memos
- Assist with non-publishing matters (i.e., reviewing master-use & synch licenses, and draft and issuing same upon request)
- Review and analyze chain of title documents to confirm necessary transfer of rights for applicable exploitation, as well as prepare written analysis to identify issues (if any)
- Review and analyze video footage to identify clearance issues, including product placement, trademark, and copyright matters
- In the event of overflow, assist in reviewing and interpreting audio and video checklists and related documents to check for legal issues and accuracy
- Participate in department discussions regarding best practices, standard language and policies to enable drafting consistency and improve workflow/streamline processes
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience with contracts
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to review and interpret legal documents in both languages
Business & Legal Affairs - UMLE, Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Onsite: FL):
How You’ll CREATE:
The legal department provides practical, cross-disciplinary support throughout the music production process. Our team negotiates and drafts agreements, releases, and other legal documents to secure all necessary rights for creating and exploiting sound recordings and related materials. We also identify potential legal risks and advise on strategies to mitigate them. As part of a Latin label, the department works closely with Spanish-speaking artists and teams, offering a unique opportunity to develop cultural awareness and interpersonal skills in a dynamic, international environment. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Research and interpret contracts and other legal documents
- Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing a variety of legal agreements
- Support senior attorneys in managing and responding to legal claims and inquiries
- Help clear rights for the release of recorded products
- Maintain records in UMG’s contract data management system
Ideal candidates will have:
- Basic knowledge of music law, music industry, intellectual property, and record label issues
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to review and interpret legal documents in both languages
- Must be adept at drafting agreements
Business & Legal Affairs - UMPG (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Business & Legal Affairs intern position is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to a career as a member of a Business & Legal Affairs team. The person in this position will provide a wide spectrum of support to corporate/transactional attorneys, as well as non-attorney teams which also make up the department. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Review and summarize contracts
- Redline various publishing agreements, correspondence and other documents
- Draft standard form letters and other legal documents
- Research assigned topics such as significant changes in music trends, new music applications, and digital platforms, among other topics.
- Assist in record keeping and data management for non-attorney teams
- Attend weekly meetings and phone calls with supervising attorneys
- Interact with other departments based on department needs and tasks
Ideal candidates will have:
- Self-starter skills; take initiative and be resourceful; take ownership of tasks and projects
- Solid collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Sound problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Business & Legal Affairs - Litigation Corporate (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Litigation department handles claims on behalf of and against the various UMG business units and provides advice and counseling on legal questions as they arise. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Legal research and writing
- Research into ownership/control of assets and the use by third parties of our works
- Research into the background of disputes that we may want to assert or are brought against us
Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong research and analytical skills
Business & Legal Affairs - IT Legal (Onsite: NY):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Corporate Transactional Legal team is responsible for a variety of commercial contracts, mainly IT transactions, eCommerce and Supply Chain. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Reviewing and redlining agreements
- Researching legal issues
- Updating templates
Business & Legal Affairs - Transactional (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
Our team handles all central business and legal affairs for UMG, ranging from rights management, artist-related matters, enterprise deals for IT, data, distribution and other related matters. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).
- Reviewing documents
- Researching rights in our historical agreements
- Summarizing relevant documents
- Drafting brief agreements
- Depending on competency and demonstrated comprehension, the intern may be able to handle more complex review/research and drafting
Ideal candidates will have:
- Ability to issue-spot potential legal issue
- Ability to think creatively about problem solving
- Have some sense of "business" as this is not a purely "legal" team
Business & Legal Affairs - Digital (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
Digital Business Affairs handles all of the digital content deals for UMG's full catalog of sound recordings and music videos.
- Reviewing and summarizing contracts; may be asked to help with our implementation of AI tools
- Testing out digital music services and social media apps to describe the relevant features and functionality for music uses
Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong reading comprehension skills
- Interest in technology and digital media
- Strong interpersonal skills
Public Policy (Onsite: DC):
How You’ll CREATE:
In every country around the globe, the business of music is overseen by a wide range of laws and regulations – from copyright and its enforcement, to international trade agreements and much more. The UMG Public Policy team works to develop, enact and see implemented public policies protecting those who create music (from songwriters to artists and beyond), reflecting music’s truly unique value and supporting the company’s business strategies. As UMG’s representatives before public officials, we serve as the bridge between the company and policymakers.
- Conducting research on legislation, press reports and other matters, as needed. Ability to probe online sources to find information and compile them into a comprehensible format
- Attending congressional staff hearings and industry meetings, as applicable, with SVP and Senior Manager, Public Policy and Government Relations
- Assisting Senior Manager, Public Policy and Government Relations with day-to-day operations; drafting legislative reports; coordinating special events and scheduling
- Researching and preparing materials for congressional and UMG executive meetings
- Maintaining distribution lists of internal and external contacts
Ideal candidates will have:
- General understanding of the branches of the U.S. Government and the legislative process
- Pursuing a degree in political science, government, or law or with previous legislative/policy experience is preferred
- Knowledge and passion of multiple musical genres, music industry issues and politics
Bring Your VIBE (ALL ROLES):
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and efficiency
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced, high-pressure environments
- High level of integrity
- Discretion in handling confidential information
- Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company
- A “can-do” attitude
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-starter
- Excellent communication skills
- Eager to learn
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Job Category:
Internships
Salary Range:
$15-$25 per hour
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.