Legal Intern - The Come Up 2026

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UnitedMasters | Translation

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will support the Legal team by summarizing and analyzing various agreements such as distribution agreements, music licenses, and enterprise partnership contracts. Responsibilities also include tracking approvals, maintaining deal databases, and assisting with contract intake and document management for live deals.

This legal internship is for current law students (rising 2L or 3L preferred) with an interest in entertainment, music, or media law. The role involves reviewing contracts, supporting music licensing, and assisting with deal tracking, requiring strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. This in-person internship is based in Brooklyn, NY, from June 2nd to August 7th.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Problem-Solving

Attention To Detail

Legal Analysis

Contract Review

Deal Structuring

Music Licensing

Contract Negotiation

Document Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Legal Research

Job Description

Who We Are

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).

You should apply for the UMT Legal internship if… 

You are a law student with strong problem-solving skills and careful attention to detail. You’re excited by the intersection of law, music, media, and business, and you want direct exposure to how in-house legal teams structure, negotiate, and operationalize real-world deals. If you’re looking for substantive experience reviewing agreements, supporting live transactions, and collaborating across business functions, this role is for you.


What You'll Do

As a Legal Intern, you will sit within the Legal team and support cross-functional workflows across the enterprise. You will work closely with business stakeholders and gain exposure to live deals and operational legal processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Summarizing and analyzing agreements, including distribution agreements, music licenses, and enterprise partnership contracts
  • Supporting music licensing and clearance workflows
  • Tracking approvals and maintaining internal deal databases across departments
  • Assisting with contract intake, organization, and document management
  • Supporting live deals by preparing summaries, issue spot lists, and status updates
  • You will gain exposure to real-world contract review, deal structuring considerations, and the legal-business interface that drives a modern music and media company.

Come Up Internship

As an intern at UMT, you are an integrated member of the team. You’ll spend 10 weeks ( gaining the kind of "hands-on" experience that actually moves the needle.

Real Work, Real Impact: You’ll be embedded in client and internal projects. You won't just watch—you'll contribute to deliverables that go out the door.

Master the Industry Stack: We’ll get you under the hood of the professional tools, software, and platforms used by the best in the business, ensuring you leave with a market-ready skill set.

Curated Professional Development: Beyond daily tasks, you’ll participate in "The Come Up" workshops designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry execution.

Direct Access & Mentorship: You aren't just a face in the crowd. You’ll receive 1:1 mentorship from seasoned pros and have roundtables from Intern Alumni and UMT executives to learn how the business scales.

Network for the Future: Build lasting professional bonds with a cohort of high-performing peers and industry leaders in the heart of Brooklyn.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current law student (rising 2L or 3L preferred)
  • Interest in entertainment law, music law, media, or commercial deal structures
  • Experience reviewing contracts or legal documents (coursework or prior internships acceptable)
  • This internship is based out of our Brooklyn, NY office, required to be in-person Tuesday through Thursday
  • Must to be able to attend the internship from June 2nd through August 7th

Not sure where you fit? You contain multitudes.
We’re looking for "multi-hyphenate" talent—the strategist who codes, or the creative who loves data. If your skill set doesn't fit into just one box, don't worry. Explore our range of disciplines and find where your unique DNA matches our needs. Feel free to apply for up to two different internship roles that align with your career goals - we want to see where you shine brightest.

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.

Salary Hiring Range: $20.00/hour

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UnitedMasters | Translation

UnitedMasters is a new music industry alternative that provides independent artists with premium music distribution services, a suite of tools to help them directly connect with fans, and opportunities for unique partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands including the NBA, Bose, and iHeart. UnitedMasters allows artists to easily distribute their music to all major streaming services. Distributed artists become eligible to participate in a variety of advertisements, brand partnerships and other promotions that earn them money and bring in new fans. UnitedMasters also provides artists access to their streaming and social data so they can gain insight into how to maximize fan engagement. The most promising artists on the platform unlock access to a bespoke suite of promotional services like playlist pitching, marketing, PR, and promotion. UnitedMasters aims to give artists the tools to operationalize their independence and maximize their creative and economic potential. UnitedMasters was launched in 2017 by Translation founder and music industry veteran Steve Stoute with a $70 million Series A led by Google’s corporate umbrella Alphabet alongside prestigious venture firm Andreessen Horowitz and entertainment giant 21st Century Fox. Led by a team of executives, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, Soundcloud, Pandora, Instagram, Dropbox, Complex, and Vice, the platform positions talent for mainstream impact while allowing them to maintain full ownership over their master recording rights.

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