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

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 - UMPG ( Onsite: CA ):

How You’ll CREATE:

The Business & Legal Affairs i ntern position is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to a career as a member of a Business & Legal Affairs team. The person in this position will provide a wide spectrum of support to corporate/transactional attorneys , as well as non-attorney teams which also make up the department . Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).

• Review and summarize contracts

• Redline various publishing agreements, correspondence and other documents

• Draft standard form letters and other legal documents

• Research assigned topics such as significant changes in music trends, new music applications, and digital platforms, among other topics.

• Assist in record keeping and data management for non-attorney teams

• Attend weekly meetings and phone calls with supervising attorneys

• Interact with other departments based on department needs and tasks

Ideal candidates will have:

• Self-starter skills; t ake initiative and be resourceful; take ownership of tasks and projects

• Solid collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Sound problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Business & Legal Affairs - Litigation Corporate ( Onsite: CA ):

How You’ll CREATE:

The Litigation department handles claims on behalf of and against the various UMG business units and provides advice and counseling on legal questions as they arise. Candidate s m ust be enrolled as a full-time law student (2L or 3L preferred).

• Legal research and writing

• Research into ownership/control of assets and the use by third parties of our works

• Research into the background of disputes that we may want to assert or are brought against us

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong research and analytical skills

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

Business & Legal Affairs - Digital ( Onsite: CA ):

How You’ll CREATE:

Digital Business Affairs handles all of the digital content deals for UMG's full catalog of sound recordings and music videos.

• Review ing and summariz ing contracts ; may be asked to help with our implementation of AI tools

• Testing out digital music services and social media apps to describe the relevant features and functionality for music uses

Ideal candidates will have :

• Strong reading comprehension skills

• Interest in technology and digital media

• Strong interpersonal skills

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