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