Legal Intern

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions. 

Take-Two’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain substantive, first-hand business insight over the course of a three-month paid internship. Interns will gain hands-on exposure in the area(s) of their desired interests as well as participate in team-based summer-long projects. Our internships are created with the intent that students walk away with meaningful learning experiences that enhance both their personal and professional development goals. T2's Internship Program also serves as a gateway to building a talent pool of rising stars for permanent roles.

Duration - 3 Months 

In office expectations - 4 days in office

Take-Two’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain substantive, first-hand business insight over the course of a paid internship. Interns will gain hands-on exposure in the area(s) of their desired interests as well as participate in team-based summer-long projects. Our internships are created with the intent that students walk away with meaningful learning experiences that enhance both their personal and professional development goals.

Our legal team is involved in everything we do here at T2. Our legal intern will have the opportunity to work with our in-house attorneys in a wide array of focus areas.  In this internship, you’ll get a glimpse into the inner workings of our first class legal department that supports all of our business areas.

That depends! The structure and the assigned projects for our legal interns are different each year and are based on the department’s needs at the time and each intern’s interests. Each of our legal interns will have an experience that is truly unique to them. In the past, interns have focused on Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment, Technology, Corporate, Real Estate, Privacy, Litigation, and Employment Law. You can be assured that you will end your summer with a good understanding of what it is like to be part of an in-house legal team within a large public company.

Examples of Potential Tasks and Assignments Include:

• Learning how to review and/or draft basic contracts
• Creating databases summarizing contract terms or issues
• Assisting in clearance work for our games
• Researching issues and legislation as they relate to our industry as a whole
• Participating in the creation and evaluation of contract tools and systems
• Presenting on legal issues in gaming

• Student currently enrolled as first-year law student at a nationally-accredited law school
• You don’t need to be a gamer, but we look for candidates with a strong interest in video games and/or media and entertainment
• Top notch student in excellent academic standing
• You are a people person with exceptional interpersonal skills and the desire to develop strong working relationships inside and outside T2
• Self-motivated, creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Additional Application Documents:

• Current resume
• Official/unofficial Transcript
• A short cover letter (limited to 250 words) including the following
  • Indication of the specific functional area(s) in which you are interested in. Please list up to three.
  • Include what aspect of a summer internship with Take-Two appeals to you, and what is your favorite video game (if any)?

• Great Company Culture. Consistently ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work. Creativity, innovation, and efficiency are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success. 
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves in creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and grow within and around the company and our Labels. 
• Work Hard, Play Hard. We like that our employees’ bond, blow off steam, and flex some creative muscles. Whether it’s boot camp classes, coloring on the roof, or monthly socials. These events encourage employees to tap into what keeps them going.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact [email protected].

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be $30 per Hour. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.