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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Referendar Intern - Legal & Business Affairs

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipBerlin, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be in the legal preparatory service and seeking an attorney or elective station in the music industry.
  • Prior knowledge of media law, especially copyright law, or initial practical experience through internships or placements in a business enterprise is desirable.
  • The candidate must have excellent spoken and written German and English.
  • The candidate should work in a structured and careful manner and have a strong eye for detail.
  • The candidate should be comfortable collaborating with multiple teams and departments.

Responsibilities

  • Review, adapt, and supplement existing contracts, including artist, author, licensing, distribution, IT, and other service contracts.
  • Draft customized agreements for specialized and innovative requirements.
  • Support the preparation of contract closings.
  • Conduct research in general civil law, civil procedure law, copyright law, trademark law, unfair competition law, and related areas.
  • Prepare legal opinions on current legal questions arising from operational business.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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