M&A Legal Internship

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 350 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our M&A Legal Group. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in music-related transactions and corporate legal work. The intern will work directly with the VP of M&A Legal Affairs, supporting a variety of strategic initiatives related to acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate compliance, with a focus on music catalog acquisitions.

This is a part-time internship designed for current graduate students for the Fall 2025 term. Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S. and available for 10–20 hours per week over a 3-month period. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing asset purchase agreements, letters of direction, and related transactional documents
• Conduct legal research and due diligence on potential acquisition targets
• Support the preparation and submission of copyright registrations with the U.S. Copyright Office
• Help manage and maintain corporate organizational documents and ensure ongoing compliance (e.g., filings, entity records, debt compliance)
• Review and revise non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with prospective partners and counterparties
• Organize and track deal documents and legal correspondence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and A&R teams on transaction-related tasks
• Provide administrative support for ongoing legal projects as assigned by the VP of M&A Legal Affairs
• Opportunities to support additional tasks based on interest and availability

Qualifications

• Current law student (2L or 3L preferred) enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school
• Strong interest in M&A, intellectual property, and the music/media industry
• Excellent legal writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset
• Prior experience in transactional, corporate, or entertainment law (internships included) is a plus

Pay Scale

• $16.00 - $17.87 per hour
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

Program Details

• Start Date: Flexible, aligned with the Fall academic calendar
• Length: 3 months
• Schedule: 10–20 hours per week (flexible to accommodate school commitments)