Job Summary
Create Music Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join its M&A Legal Group. This unique internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in music-related transactions and corporate legal work. The intern will work directly under the guidance of the VP of M&A Legal Affairs, contributing to a range of strategic initiatives. The role primarily focuses on acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate compliance, with a particular emphasis on music catalog acquisitions.
This is a part-time, fully remote internship specifically designed for current graduate students for Summer 2026. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be available for 20 hours per week over a 3-month period.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the drafting and review of asset purchase agreements, letters of direction, and other related transactional documents.
- Conducting legal research and due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of copyright registrations with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Aiding in the management and maintenance of corporate organizational documents and ensuring ongoing compliance (e.g., filings, entity records, debt compliance).
- Reviewing and revising non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with prospective partners and counterparties.
- Organizing and tracking deal documents and legal correspondence.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, operations, and A&R teams on various transaction-related tasks.
- Providing administrative support for ongoing legal projects as assigned by the VP of M&A Legal Affairs.
- Opportunities to support additional tasks based on the intern’s interest and availability.
Qualifications
- Must be a current law student (Rising 2L or 3L) enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
- Possess a strong interest in M&A, intellectual property, and the music/media industry.
- Demonstrate excellent legal writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Exhibit a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
- Prior experience in transactional, corporate, or entertainment law, including previous internships, is considered a plus.
Pay Scale
- The pay scale for this position is designated as the local hourly minimum wage depending on the candidate’s work location.
Program Details
- Start Date: Summer Term
- Remote Role: LA/NY preferred
- Length: 3 months
Fair Chance Policy
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