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

Full time Legal

Job Description

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.
 

Program Eligibility: 

  • 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)  

Note: There are multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2026. 

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8th, 2026- August 14th, 2026 

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 artists, producers 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 

  • Maintaining 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 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 

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 

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, Excel, PowerPoint)  

  • Self-starter 

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Eager to learn

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

For more information, please click on the following links.

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Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$25 per hour

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Universal Music Group
About Universal Music Group

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.

Our vast catalog of recordings and songs stretches back over a century and comprises the largest, most diverse and culturally rich collection of music ever assembled.

As digital technology refashions the world, our unmatched commitment to lead in developing new services, platforms and business models for the delivery of music and related content empowers innovators and allows new commercial and artistic opportunities to flourish.

Knowing that music, a powerful force for good in the world, is unique in its ability to inspire people and bring them together, we work with our artists and employees to serve our communities.

We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Together, we are UMG, the Universal Music Group.

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