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Sony Music Entertainment

Global music label managing artists' royalties

Legal Trainee - Legal & Business Affairs

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 10
Internship · Summer 2027Berlin, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate is near completion of the legal traineeship and wants to complete an elective placement at the company.
  • The candidate has specialized in media law or business law.
  • The candidate has strong German and English language skills.
  • The candidate can use Microsoft 365.
  • The candidate thinks analytically and works in a structured manner.

Responsibilities

  • Review and supplement existing contracts and agreements, including artist and band acquisition contracts and recording and broadcasting rights agreements.
  • Draft legal opinions and prepare contract conclusions.
  • Contribute to projects in trademark law, copyright law, and unfair competition law.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience from other internships may be helpful.

About the Company

Sony Music Entertainment

Global music label managing artists' royalties

Sony Music Entertainment discovers, nurtures, and promotes musical talent while managing music rights and royalties, earning revenue from music sales, streaming, licensing, and live performances. Its offerings include distributing music across formats and licensing deals, with the Artist Portal providing artists with transparent royalty analytics to view earnings. The company differentiates itself through a diversified, multi‑stream revenue model combined with direct artist support and clear financial transparency. Its goal is to be a leading global partner for artists, helping grow talent and ensure fair compensation and broad audience reach.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$700M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1929

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