Universal Music Group 2024 Summer Internship: Business & Legal Affairs Opportunities

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Program Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree  
• Graduating between Spring 2024-Fall 2026  
• Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing accommodations)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, CTP, OPT, etc.)
• Commit to 20-40 hours per week (based on individual business area) 

Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2024

Departments:

• Business & Legal Affairs
• Public Policy

Multiple Job Descriptions Listed Below

(All positions onsite: CA, NY, DC)

How You’ll CREATE:

Business & Legal Affairs:

• Review and summarize contracts

• Review redlined agreements, correspondence and other documents

• Draft amendments and other legal documents

• Legal research

• 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

IT Legal:

Business & Legal Affairs provides legal support to our global BU's and labels with respect to commercial services agreements/transactions. Our primary internal clients are eComm, IT, People, Inclusion & Culture, Global Security Office, Finance, Supply Chain and others.

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements

• Provide administrative support.

• Specific projects and tasks both within our team as well as in partnership with our broader BLA team

Looking for: Law student with an interest in IT/tech/e-commerce/supply chain, and other service-based commercial transactions. Must be organized, dependable, and ready to learn.

Litigation:

Our department handles legal claims for and against the Universal Music Group family of companies, including recorded music, music publishing, merch and distribution. We also respond to legal inquiries, both internal and external.

• Projects might include statutory and case law research, reviewing contracts and other documents, drafting memos and agreements, reviewing potential infringements and drafting C&D letters, among other things.

Public Policy:

• Conduct 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

• Attend congressional staff hearings and industry meetings, as applicable, with Senior VP, Public Policy and Government Relations

• Assist Manager, Public Policy and Government Relations with the day-to-day operations; drafting legislative reports; coordinating special events and scheduling

• Research and prepare materials for congressional and UMG executive meetings

• Maintain distribution lists of internal and external contacts

• Ad hoc projects

* For all departments: Other duties as assigned 

Bring Your VIBE:

• Strong attention to detail  
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency 
• Good researcher
• Ability to respond quickly and thoughtfully
• 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) 

In addition, specifically for Business & Legal Affairs, IT Legal & Litigation:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred)

• IT Legal: interest in IT/tech/e-commerce/supply chain, and other service-based commercial transactions

In addition, specifically for Public Policy:

• Demonstrated knowledge of government

• Previous Capitol Hill experience or pursing a degree in political science/government is preferred

• Currently pursing an undergraduate degree (Political Science, Government, Public Policy)

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$13-$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.