Universal Music Group 2025 Summer Internship: Business & Legal Affairs
Job Description
- Fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
- Strong analytical & drafting skills
- Excellent organizational & communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred)
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.
- 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 2025 - Fall 2027
- Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing accommodations)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.)
- Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)
usiness & Legal Affairs UMLE, Bilingual (English/Spanish) (FL):
How You’ll CREATE:
- 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 sheet 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 and 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 in order to enable drafting consistency and improve workflow/streamline processes.
Must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred)
Ideal candidates will have:
- Fluent Spanish proficiency; speak, read, and write
- Strong analytical skills
- Drafting skills
Bring Your VIBE:
- 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
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category:
InternshipsSalary Range:
$13-$25 per hourThe 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.
