Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship:… at Universal… · Miami

Summary: Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They are seeking interns for their Business & Legal Affairs team to assist with legal documentation, contract management, and research support, providing exposure to the operations of a major record label. Responsibilities: - Support the Business & Legal Affairs team for FONO in the U.S., assisting attorneys with the review, tracking and organization of artists, producers 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 participations 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 Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing 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) - Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred) - 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 languages - Experience with contracts - Basic knowledge of music law, music industry, intellectual property, and record label issues - Must be adept at drafting agreements - 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 - Eager to learn Required Skills: Legal document drafting, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Important Skills: Contract terminology familiarity, Music law knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Office Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer