M&A Legal Intern - Spring 2027

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 and the Director 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 Spring 2027. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be available for 15-20 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 and the Director of M&A Legal Affairs.
• Opportunities to support additional tasks based on the intern's interest and availability.

Qualifications

• 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: Spring 2027 Term
• Length: 3-4 months
• Schedule: 10–23 hours per week