Spring Paid Intern - Business & Legal Affairs

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Location: California, United States; , United States

Job Summary:

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

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026. This internship reports directly to Principal 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 January 2026 through June 2026
• Able to work 20 - 24 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.