Summer Intern - Business Affairs & Legal, Disney Theatrical Group

This is a Full Time Paid Internship


About the Role & Program

Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) is among the world's most successful commercial theatre enterprises, producing and licensing live entertainment productions and events around the globe. Its nine Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin have been seen by over 160 million theatergoers worldwide! We also deliver live shows through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice and Marvel Universe Live! Additionally, we license full-length, junior, and kids adapted titles for regional, school and community theatre productions.

DTG is committed to providing the highest quality career training and development for the widest, most diverse group throughout their career trajectory. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the field of theater administration, inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity or expression, disability, and sexual orientation.

DTG's Business Affairs and Legal Counsel department provides business and legal services to Disney Theatrical Group, including negotiating creative, talent, vendor, merchandise, international licensee and a myriad of other deals relating to DTG's worldwide business; negotiating and drafting contracts relating to those deals; and partnering with every department at DTG to provide business and legal counsel and deal support. If selected for this role, you will report to the Director, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel.

What You Will Do
• Assist with drafting contracts and responding to and/or discussing comments with attorneys and other departments within DTG
• Update and create new databases of deal summaries
• Craft library of template contract provisions and template contracts
• Conduct research relating to contract and deal precedents
• Liaise with other legal departments throughout the company to gather information and assist business and legal analysis

Required Qualifications and Skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to handle and follow through on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent research skills; resourceful
• Strong interpersonal skills and with ability to work independently
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion regarding sensitive/confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in entertainment business, entertainment law, copyright and/or intellectual property law
• Prior internship at an entertainment company or law firm, or other demonstrated interest in entertainment, with theatre interest an added bonus

Education

• Successful completion of first year of law school by the start of the internship and must be currently enrolled as a law student in an ABA accredited law school

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from universit y or an accredited law school within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Position is located in New York City, NY

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through August 2024
• Must be able to work 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm EST onsite
• Must have housing and reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in New York is $41.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.