M&A Legal Intern - Spring 2027

Create Music Group · United States · posted today ago

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About this role

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.

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.

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