Summer Intern - Legal

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Intern, Legal [Summer 2020]
Job Description:


We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our Shared Services Legal Team as an Emerging Talent Associate.

Job Title: Emerging Talent Associate, Legal - Rights Enforcement

A little bit about our team:
• The Legal Department's Rights Enforcement Team is responsible for enforcing WMG's rights in the recorded music catalog repertoire and certain trademarks controlled by its U.S. record labels and partners, managing litigations involving WMG's intellectual property rights in conjunction with WMG's corporate litigation in-house counsel, and developing and implementing strategies for identifying third parties who may be infringing upon WMG's intellectual property rights.
• Members of the Team work closely with employees in the Business Affairs, Finance, Production, Operations, New Media, and Marketing departments of each label client to fulfill the above-referenced responsibilities for the intellectual property controlled by and recordings those labels release.

Why this could be your next big break:

The Rights Enforcement Emerging Talent Associate will have the opportunity to gain practical legal experience all while working in an exciting and fun atmosphere. You'll have the opportunity to see first-hand the ever evolving legal issues affecting the music industry – every day brings its own challenges and rewards!

Here you'll get to:
• Assist in fact and evidence gathering for possible infringements upon WMG's intellectual property rights;
• Assist in sending DMCA take-down notices and other correspondence necessary for pursuing infringements upon WMG's intellectual property rights;
• Assist the Team in implementing effective strategies for pursuing potential third party infringers; and
• You'll have the opportunity to work on unique projects related to the Team's role and responsibilities.

Rockstar candidates will meet the following requirements:
• You attend an ABA accredited Law School;
• You have a combined passion for music and law;
• You have excellent verbal and written skills;
• You have strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office's Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; and
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• Completed one or more courses in the areas of copyright, trademark, and/or intellectual property; and
• An interest in or prior experience working in the music industry.

Why join us?

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the ''Apply'' link or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group. We love it here, and think you will too.

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