Summer Intern - Marvel Studios Business & Legal Affairs JD

Job Description

About the Role & Program
Step into the Marvel Universe and gain hands-on legal experience with one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands! Marvel Studios, LLC-a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company-boasts a legendary library of over 8,000 characters featured across film, television, and streaming platforms for more than 70 years. As a Business & Legal Affairs Intern, you'll collaborate directly with Marvel's in-house attorneys on cutting-edge entertainment, corporate, and intellectual property matters. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the legal backbone of Marvel's storytelling engine. Our legal team oversees all legal aspects of:
• Feature films, animation, and television shows at every stage-from development, production to post production
• Talent agreements for Marvel's cinematic and streaming content
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. This internship reports directly to Lead Counsel.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Helping to prepare talent deals across feature films, streaming shows, and animated productions
• Drafting above-the-line and below-the-line agreements for feature films, streaming series, and animated productions
• Analyzing various intellectual property rights, matters and clearance issues involving Marvel assets

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Prior internship experience at a film or entertainment company or law firm
• Excellent analytical skills to manage and follow through on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent research skills and resourcefulness
• Strong interpersonal skills and with ability to work independently
• High discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
• Completion of coursework in copyright, entertainment law, or intellectual property law

Education
• Must be enrolled in an accredited law school taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program
• Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026.
• Able to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
The pay rate for this remote role is $41.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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 Marvel Studios, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Marvel Studios.
Marvel Studios, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk808z-216-73-216-170-42 in your application.