Who We Are
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $38 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
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
The Corporate Legal team at Authentic oversees the Company’s large-scale M&A and other corporate transactions (including joint ventures and growth equity investments), as well as other corporate and commercial matters, including corporate governance and operational legal matters. The Corporate Legal Summer Intern will support the team on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including M&A transactional support, corporate governance, and operational agreements and related matters. This role is ideal for a current law student with a strong interest in corporate and M&A practice within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Over the course of the Summer Program, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to in-house legal operations at Authentic. The intern will report to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, but will readily engage and work with each member of the Corporate Legal Team.
What you’ll be working on
The intern’s duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Legal Research – conduct legal research on a variety of corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters. This may include reviewing statutes, regulations, case law, and regulatory guidance to support the Corporate Legal Team in advising the Company.
Due Diligence – assist with legal due diligence in connection with corporate transactions, strategic initiatives and/or internal reviews. These responsibilities may include reviewing contracts, corporate records, and other documentation to identify key terms, obligations, and potential risks. The intern may also help organize diligence materials, maintain tracking lists and summarize findings for the Corporate Legal Team.
Document Preparation – support the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents used in corporate and commercial matters. This may include drafting or revising agreements, corporate governance documents, internal policies, and legal correspondence under the supervision of the team’s attorneys. The intern may also assist with assembling signature packets, maintaining document templates and ensuring proper filing and record-keeping.
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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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