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Sony Music Entertainment

Global music label managing artists' royalties

Junior Lawyer Intern - Pôle Acquisition

Intellectual Property (IP)Updated on Nov 10
Internship · Winter 2027Paris, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • You must be pursuing a Master’s in Law specializing in Intellectual Property/Literary and Artistic Property, or attending a lawyers’ school.
  • You must be rigorous, organized, and autonomous.
  • You must have good interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • You must have good proficiency with computer tools, including Word and Excel.
  • English is essential.
  • You must have a mandatory internship agreement and be available for a full-time, six-month internship.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate contracts related to music production.
  • Follow up on album projects and productions in coordination with the Business Affairs team, the label’s artistic team, and third parties.
  • Analyze and prepare summaries of certain characteristics of the Acquisition department’s principal contracts.
  • Handle administrative follow-up, including arranging contract signatures, distributing contracts, and processing advance payments.
  • Receive training on recording contracts and their economics, and learn the legal practices of the sector.

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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