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Legal Summer Intern

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As a Legal Summer Intern, you'll assist the Legal Department by reviewing agreements, research tasks, and supporting daily legal functions, focusing on trademarks and licensing.
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Who We Are

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
 
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

 Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Summer Intern (June - August) at Authentic Brands Group, you will assist the Legal Department with a variety of daily tasks and have the opportunity to research and review documents, and sit in on meetings and phone calls, in order to observe and learn foundational legal communication and negotiation skills.

What you’ll be working on

  • Reviewing, summarizing and/or assisting with the preparation and drafting of agreements relating to intellectual property licensing (with a focus on trademarks and copyrights), entertainment, fashion, marketing and social media (e.g., influencers and talent), e-commerce and general commercial matters.   
  • Coordinating and communicating clearly, effectively and efficiently with colleagues from Authentic’s Business Development, Brand Management and Marketing teams.
  • Assisting in-house counsel with the Legal Department’s ongoing general matters as required for its day-to-day functioning (and Authentic Brands Group’s as a whole).

Must Haves:

  • Must currently be in law school
  • Must be interested in learning about trademarks, licensing and the fashion and entertainment industries
  • Must be able to work on-site in ABG’s NYC office 
  • Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week
  • Must have strong writing, organization and communication skills and a demonstrated interest in transactional law, with an emphasis on intellectual property law and/or the licensing of fashion/entertainment/sports brands
  • Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
  • Comfortable in a high-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite.
  • Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks.

Primary Location Salary Range

The hourly rate for an undergraduate student intern in New York is $18.
The hourly rate for a graduate student intern in New York is $22.

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Please note:

  • All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
  • Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com email address.
  • We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process.

If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing [email protected].

Authentic conducts background checks for candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment, where permitted by law. Background checks are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and in a consistent, nondiscriminatory manner.

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]

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