Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Legal Intern

image

Universal Music Group

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Legal
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in communication, organization, and IT. GDL/LPC or paralegal experience is preferred, along with a passion for music and media.
  • You will support the Legal & Business Affairs team, manage schedules, draft agreements, update rights systems, handle inquiries, process invoices, and assist with various administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • Bright, outgoing, pro-active individual with keen interest in pursuing a career in the music and entertainment industry.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
  • Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to multitask demands from across the business.
  • Accurate drafting skills and great attention to detail.
  • Ability to show own initiative.
  • GDL/LPC qualification and/or paralegal experience preferable.
  • Music or TV and film production experience and a working knowledge of copyright desirable.
  • Accurate typing skills.
  • Good IT skills, especially in Word and Excel.
  • Excellent spelling and grammar.
  • Proven experience of working under own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Proactive approach to work, able to pre-empt problems before they occur.
  • Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Committed with a flexible, “can-do” attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily to provide comprehensive support to the Legal & Business Affairs team, including managing the diary of EVP Legal and Business Affairs and keeping the department running smoothly and assisting other members of the team, where required.
  • Assisting Mercury Studios’ Legal & Business Affairs team on a broad range of legal and business affairs deals – principally focusing on the production and distribution of audio-visual content, including TV, film and digital.
  • Assisting with drafting of various production and distribution related agreements, as well as general correspondence and administration.
  • Assisting with handling legal and business affairs related issues across a variety of internal departments.
  • Updating relevant internal systems to reflect rights positions, maintaining and updating rights in contracts database system arising from new deals.
  • Providing admin & other support to the music licensing team relating to music copyright/music clearance.
  • General legal, commercial, and administrative duties as and when requested.
  • Using Word, Outlook, Excel, and rights management systems.
  • Answering telephone calls and taking messages where necessary as well as fielding calls for the department and dealing with calls on own initiative.
  • Answering queries and or redirecting them where necessary.
  • Preparing and issuing own correspondence as necessary.
  • Managing the payment of supplier invoices into the dept. via the Universal Payment System.
  • Filing, both current and archived. Archiving files as necessary. Scanning documents and saving to shared drives.
  • Other general administrative duties, including providing assistance to other teams within the studio, as requested by the manager from time to time.
  • The job holder will ensure:
  • Telephone queries are answered in a professional, efficient and courteous manner.
  • Communication is performed appropriately and effectively with all levels within the Company and externally.
  • All work is produced to a high standard of accuracy within agreed deadlines.
  • Problems, issues or requests for information are communicated to the Legal & Business Affairs team in a timely manner.
  • Department filing is kept up to date.
  • Requests for assistance from members of the team are greeted promptly with a helpful and flexible approach.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Legal Intern at Universal Music?

The main responsibility of the Legal Intern is to provide comprehensive support to the Legal & Business Affairs team, including managing the diary of the EVP Legal and Business Affairs and assisting with various legal and administrative tasks.

Is prior legal experience required for the Legal Intern position?

A GDL/LPC qualification and/or paralegal experience are preferable, but not strictly required.

What types of tasks will the Legal Intern be performing?

The Legal Intern will assist with drafting production and distribution agreements, handling legal issues across internal departments, updating internal systems, and providing administrative support to the music licensing team, among other duties.

Are there flexible working arrangements for this position?

Yes, the company is committed to making appropriate adjustments to accommodate diverse needs and working styles.

What skills are necessary for a successful Legal Intern?

Key skills include excellent verbal and written communication, prioritization, attention to detail, initiative, and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion within the hiring process?

Yes, Universal Music is committed to diversity and ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment based on gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

What benefits are offered to Legal Interns at Universal Music?

Benefits include a Group Personal Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, 25 paid days of annual leave, and various flexible working options.

What opportunities for growth does Universal Music provide for interns?

Interns at Universal Music have the opportunity to grow and develop their careers within a leading music company, gaining hands-on experience in the industry.

How will the Legal Intern interact with other departments?

The Legal Intern will handle legal and business affairs-related issues across various internal departments and provide general support as needed.

What is the workplace culture like at Universal Music?

Universal Music fosters an inclusive and commercial environment where all team members are encouraged to grow and develop their careers in a passionate and dedicated team.

image

Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.