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

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 - Interscope 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 must 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 agreements 

• 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