Spring Intern - Business & Legal Affairs JD

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Marvel is one of the world's most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for over 85 years! The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

Ready to dive into the captivating world of Marvel Legal? We're searching for a hardworking Legal Intern to join our dynamic team!

As an intern on the Marvel legal team you will be working with in-house attorneys on groundbreaking entertainment, corporate, and intellectual property matters reporting to Associate Principal Counsel.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you'll be involved in a variety of exciting projects that will challenge and develop your skillset.
• Above-the-line and below-the-line agreements and various legal documents for feature films, streaming series, and animated productions
• Analyze various intellectual property rights, matters and clearance issues involving Marvel assets
• Assist the legal team with production-related matters across live action feature films and streaming shows and animated projects
• Review, update, and prepare form agreements

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant coursework in entertainment law, copyrights, trademark, intellectual property and/or negation theory/strategy
• Shown ability to take initiative and multitask in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple projects
• Experience with researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
• A detailed-oriented approach, especially when processing a large volume of documents
• Collaborative teammate who can also work independently
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion regarding sensitive/confidential information

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous internship or work experience in the entertainment industry or law firm

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
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
• Able to work 20 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
• This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace

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 The Traveling Lab, which is part of a business we call Marvel Studios.

The Traveling Lab 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-dyz20q-18-118-226-246-42 in your application.