Authentic Brands Group→
Legal Summer Intern at Authentic Brands Group in New York, NY
InternshipOn-sitePart-timeNew York, NY$37k–$37k/yr
Skills
intellectual property lawlicensingtransactional lawmicrosoft excelg suiteprocess-drivenorganization skills
Job Description
Summary: Authentic Brands Group is the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, connecting strong brands with best-in-class partners. As a Legal Summer Intern, you will assist the Legal Department with daily tasks including document review and drafting agreements related to intellectual property licensing and entertainment.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing, summarizing and/or assisting with the preparation and drafting of agreements relating to intellectual property licensing (with a focus on trademarks and copyrights), entertainment, fashion, marketing and social media (e.g., influencers and talent), e-commerce and general commercial matters
- Coordinating and communicating clearly, effectively and efficiently with colleagues from Authentic’s Business Development, Brand Management and Marketing teams
- Assisting in-house counsel with the Legal Department’s ongoing general matters as required for its day-to-day functioning (and Authentic Brands Group’s as a whole)
Required Qualifications:
- Must currently be in law school
- Must be interested in learning about trademarks, licensing and the fashion and entertainment industries
- Must be able to on-site in ABG's NYC office
- Must be able to work 2 days per week up to 20 hours per week
- Must have strong writing, organization and communication skills and a demonstrated interest in transactional law, with an emphasis on intellectual property law and/or the licensing of fashion/entertainment/sports brands
- Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen
- Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
- Detail oriented
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
- Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks
Required Skills: Intellectual property law, Licensing, Transactional law
Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, G Suite
Nice-to-Have Skills: Process-driven, Organization skills