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Business Affairs Summer Associate (Disney Theatrical Group)

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The Walt Disney Company

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Legal
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed your 1st year of law school, be 18+, possess work authorization, provide your own housing in NY, and be available full-time Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm EST.
  • You will draft contracts, update deal databases, create templates, conduct legal research, liaise with departments, support arbitration, and coordinate CBA negotiation proposals.

Requirements

  • Completion of at least the 1st year of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a graduate degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization.
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
  • Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm EST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York, NY area.
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with drafting contracts and responding to and/or discussing comments with attorneys
  • Updating and creating new databases of deal summaries.
  • Creating library of template contract provisions and template contracts.
  • Conducting legal research relating to contract, deal precedents and current collective bargaining agreements.
  • Liaising with other Disney legal departments throughout the company to gather information and assist department members’ legal analysis
  • Supporting arbitration hearings by performing legal research and preparing exhibits
  • Coordinating with Company business units with regards to proposals for upcoming CBA negotiations

FAQs

What is the duration of the Business Affairs Summer Associate internship?

The internship is a full-time commitment from May 27, 2025, to August 8, 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in New York, New York, United States.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must have completed at least the 1st year of law school in a current JD program by the start of the internship.

Is a cover letter required for the application?

Yes, a cover letter is required for the Business Affairs Summer Associate position.

What are the work hours for the internship?

Interns must be fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm EST for the duration of the internship, totaling 40 hours each week.

Are there any preferred skills for this position?

Yes, preferred skills include coursework in copyright, entertainment business, entertainment law, or other intellectual property areas, as well as an interest in entertainment business or law, particularly in theatre.

Is housing provided for interns?

No, interns are required to provide their own housing for the duration of the internship in the New York, NY area.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The pay rate for this role is $41.40 per hour.

What types of skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include superior written and oral communication skills, as well as proficiency with Word and Excel.

Is work authorization required for the internship?

Yes, candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization to apply for the internship.

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The Walt Disney Company

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