Legal Intern

Who We Are:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

Take-Two’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain substantive, first-hand business insight over the course of a paid internship. Interns will gain hands-on exposure in the area(s) of their desired interests as well as participate in team-based summer-long projects. Our internships are created with the intent that students walk away with meaningful learning experiences that enhance both their personal and professional development goals.

Our legal team is involved in everything we do here at T2. Our legal intern will have the opportunity to work with our in-house attorneys in a wide array of focus areas. In this internship, you’ll get a glimpse into the inner workings of our first class legal department that supports all of our business areas.

What You’ll Take On:

That depends! The structure and the assigned projects for our legal interns are different each year and are based on the department’s needs at the time and each intern’s interests. Each of our legal interns will have an experience that is truly unique to them. In the past, interns have focused on Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment, Technology, Corporate, Real Estate, Privacy, Litigation, and Employment Law. You can be assured that you will end your summer with a good understanding of what it is like to be part of an in-house legal team within a large public company.

Examples of Potential Tasks and Assignments Include :

- Learning how to review and/or draft basic contracts

- Creating databases summarizing contract terms or issues

- Assisting in clearance work for our games

- Researching issues and legislation as they relate to our industry as a whole

- Participating in the creation and evaluation of contract tools and systems

- Presenting on legal issues in gaming

What You Bring:

- Student currently enrolled as first-year law student at a nationally-accredited law school

- You don’t need to be a gamer, but we look for candidates with a strong interest in video games and/or media and entertainment

- Top notch student in excellent academic standing

- You are a people person with exceptional interpersonal skills and the desire to develop strong working relationships inside and outside T2

- Self-motivated, creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Additional Application Documents:

- Current resume

- Official/unofficial Transcript

- A short cover letter (limited to 250 words) including the following:

Indication of the specific functional area(s) in which you are interested in. Please list up to three.

Include what aspect of a summer internship with Take-Two appeals to you, and what is your favorite video game (if any)?

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $22 and $25 per hour. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.