The Walt Disney Company · 14 hours ago
Disney Branded Television Business Affairs JD Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Glendale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$41.40/hr - $41.40/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is offering an internship with the Disney Branded Television’s Business Affairs team, where interns will support deal negotiations and assist in managing the animation portfolio. The role involves drafting contracts, learning about legal rights, and tracking deal terms across various projects.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assisting with deal negotiations
Drafting basic short form contracts involving the development and production of television pilots, series and films
Learning the collaborative process between Business Affairs and Legal Affairs to secure legal and contractual rights in long-form agreements
Assisting in development and updating of standard agreements, forms, and procedures
Reviewing existing deal memos and contracts to create precedent charts
Deal term tracking across various types of deals
Qualification
Required
A strong interest in entertainment law, the television business, animation and/or negotiation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must
Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Currently enrolled at an accredited law school and legally eligible to work in the U.S
Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Preferred
Previous work experience in the entertainment industry, and basic knowledge of copyright law
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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