2026 Summer Internship, Legal- J.D. (New York City)
About The Position
Spotify is looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for music and an ambition to go far. This isn't just any internship! Our paid internship program will give you the chance to gain in-depth knowledge of what it's like to be a Spotify employee as well as get the opportunity to see the technology side of a fast growing company! Our summer internships will last for approx. 10 weeks this summer and start in mid-June 2026. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Legal Intern to join our legal department for the summer. We support and guide the organization in how to use the law to advance business interests, protect our company’s rights, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance. You’ll help us on our mission to balance legal exposure and opportunity, make sure we have necessary legal rights to content, and enable Spotify to build products and services that users trust and love while protecting our reputation and values.
Requirements
- You are pursuing a Juris Doctorate.
- You have a graduation year date of 2026 or 2027.
- You currently have valid work authorization to work in the country in which this role is based that will extend from June to August 2026.
- You are available from June 15th to August 21st, 2026 to participate in the summer internship.
- You have an interest in corporate and commercial law, including privacy, copyright, defamation, and related areas of law, and legal trends impacting the music, podcast, and digital streaming industries.
- You are proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
- You have excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- You have great written and oral communication skills and outstanding attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with lawyers across the legal department, including but not limited to the original content, privacy, and litigation teams, to provide support on key legal matters.
- Assist in drafting agreements, deal summaries, memos, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research.
Benefits
- Paid Public Holidays
- Learning and Development Trainings
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
