Summer Intern - Business & Legal Affairs JD

Job Description

Be a part of something big…

Marvel Studios, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over 70 years.
Our Business & Legal Affairs internship programs provide law students with a unique opportunity to work with Marvel's in-house attorneys on cutting edge entertainment, corporate, and intellectual property matters. Marvel's legal staff manages all legal issues relating to:
• Feature films and streaming shows at all stages including development, production, and marketing
• Talent agreements for Marvel's feature films and streaming shows
• Copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property advice, protection, and enforcement

A day in the life…
• Assists attorneys in the preparation of legal contracts, documents, and memoranda
• Routes and tracks a variety of documents for internal review and approval
• Assists in various legal research projects

What we are looking for…
• Interest in the practice of entertainment law and in-house transactional work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills, especially in legal analysis
• Excellent research skills; resourceful
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle and follow through on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well with others as well as independently
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion in regards to sensitive and/or confidential information

Also a plus…
• Classes completed in entertainment, copyright, and other intellectual property areas
• Prior internship at a film or entertainment company or law firm

Required Education
• Successful completion of first year of law school in a current JD program at an ABA accredited law school at the start of the internship

The pay rate for this remote internship is $40.40 per hour.

Program Eligibility
• At least 18 years of age
• Unrestricted work authorization
• Available full-time from May/June - August/September 2023
• This is a remote internship. The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
• Enrolled as a second or third year student in a JD program at an ABA accredited law school
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

About Marvel Studios:

Marvel Studios has created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the world through incredible characters like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises have redefined the genre in building a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our stories.

This position is with The Traveling Lab, which is part of a business we call Marvel Studios.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb2nmk-3-133-112-22-42 in your application.