Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship: Business & Legal Affairs Opportunities: (Multiple Locations: CA & FL)

Universal Music•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 202 6 - Fall 202 8
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)
Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred)
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
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
Experience with contracts
Basic knowledge of music law, music industry, intellectual property, and record label issues
Must be adept at drafting agreements

Responsibilities

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.
Drafting basic legal documents, reviewing and processing product release approvals
Maintaining contract databases and providing general administrative and research support
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
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