Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship: Business & Legal Affairs Opportunities: - Santa Monica, 90404 Job at Universal Music Group, Miami, FL

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  • Universal Music Group
  • Miami, FL

Job Description

Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship: Business & Legal Affairs Opportunities: - Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America

Program Eligibility:  

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, purs u ing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree   

  • Graduating between   Spring 2026 - Fall 2028 

  • Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city  (We do not offer housing or transportation 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) 

Note:   There   are   multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be   reviewed   early Spring 2026 .  

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8 th , 2026- August 14 th , 2026 

Business & Legal Affairs  -  I nterscope 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   m ust 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 agreement s  

  • 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  -  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 artist s ,   producer s   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  

  • M aintaining 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 participation s   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  -  IT Legal  (Onsite:   NY ):  

How   You’ll   CREATE:  

The   C orporate   T ransactional   L egal team   is responsible   for   a variety of commercial contracts,   mainly IT   transactions,   eCommerce   and   Supply Chain .   Candidat es   m ust be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).  

  • R eviewing 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.   Candidate s   m ust 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  

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,   Exce l , PowerPoint) 

  • Self-starter  

  • Excellent communication skills  

  • Eager to learn

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office

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