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Disney Theatrical Group · 1 day ago

Disney Theatrical Legal & Business Affairs Associate, Summer 2026

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$41.40/hr - $41.40/hr

Disney Theatrical Group is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. They are seeking a summer associate to assist in drafting contracts, conducting research, and collaborating with various legal departments within the company.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentTheatre

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assisting with drafting contracts and responding to and/or discussing comments with attorneys

Updating and creating new databases of deal summaries

Conducting research relating to contract and deal precedents

Creating a library of template contract provisions and template contracts

Liaising with other Disney legal departments throughout the company to gather information and assist department members’ legal analysis

Qualification

Contract draftingLegal researchWord proficiencyExcel proficiencyInterest in entertainment lawInterest in entertainment businessWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Superior written and oral communication skills

Proficiency with Word and Excel

Currently enrolled in JD program

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Must provide full work availability from June 1 through August 14, 2026

Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in New York City

Preferred

Coursework in copyright, entertainment business, entertainment law or other intellectual property areas, a plus

Interest in entertainment business or entertainment law, especially theatre, a plus

Benefits

Medical

Financial

And/or other benefits

Company

Disney Theatrical Group

DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP (DTG) operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher and is among the world’s most successful commercial theatre enterprises, bringing live entertainment events to a global annual audience of more than 19 million people in more than 50 countries.

Founded in 1994