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Legal Intern, Legal IP (Shanghai)

CompanyNBCUniversal
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will maintain records of commercial activities involving intellectual property rights and support the legal team with trademark portfolios and enforcement actions. They will also conduct legal research and coordinate with business teams to provide necessary IP documentation.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
42164
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English/Chinese
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
About the Role

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

  • Maintain accurate records of commercial activities involving intellectual property rights (IPRs) – including marketing promotions, merchandise sales – to support enforcement actions and litigation.
  • Coordinate requests from the local business teams; provide IP documentation (e.g. trademark certificates, copyright certificates, chain of titles, etc.), and maintain good records.
  • Maintain databases for litigation/case files, trademark portfolios, evidence of use for IP in daily commercial activities, and the portfolio of authorized online stores.
  • Support the online monitoring and enforcement program coordinate with the local creative team to obtain authentication results.
  • Conduct research and analysis on specific legal issues, including online research to locate materials required for trademark prosecution matters.
  • Other ad hoc tasks/responsibilities that as assigned by the China legal team.

 

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands‑on exposure to real IP practice beyond classroom theory at a leading global entertainment company.
  • Obtain insight into how in-house legal supports commercial activities, and how legal teams work closely with business stakeholders.
  • Establish strong foundations in legal research, organization, and IP portfolio management, skills that matter for any legal career.

 

工作职责

  • 建立并维护涉及知识产权的商业性使用的完整、准确记录(包括市场推广及商品销售情况),以支持后续的维权及诉讼.
  • 协调、支持本地业务团队的相关需求;提供知识产权性文件(例如商标注册证、著作权登记证、授权链文件等),并妥善保存和维护相关记录.
  • 维护和管理包括诉讼/案件档案、商标及著作权权属清单、知识产权商业性使用证据,以及授权线上店铺名录等在内的数据和信息.
  • 协助线上监测与投诉、维权行动,并协调本地产品开发团队为维权行动提供鉴定支持.
  • 就特定法律问题进行检索与分析,包括通过线上检索以获取支持商标确权案件所需的相关材料.
  • 根据中国法务团队的需要,配合、协助完成其他指派的相关工作.

 

你将获得:

  • 在全球领先的娱乐公司,亲身参与知识产权实务工作,将课堂所学应用于实际.
  • 深入理解法务团队在公司内部以及商业活动中的角色,包括如何支持以及与各个团队之间高效协作赋能业务。
  • 系统培养法律检索、案件管理及权属管理等关键能力,为未来的法律职业发展打下坚实基础.

 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Undergraduate (3rd or 4th year) or Master graduate (1st or 2nd year) pursuing a law degree
  • Available to work at least 3 week days per week at the Shanghai office (ideally 5 days), able to commit to an internship for at least 6 months or longer from late June/early July onwards.
  • Excellent business English proficiency (written and spoken) and excellent legal writing skills in both English and Chinese.
  • Proficient computer skills in MS Word and MS Powerpoint to facilitate document and record consolidation, collation and tracking,
  • Fast learner with strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently.  

 

Desired Characteristics:

  • AI skillsets are advantageous to support with digitalization and document management.
  • Passing the PRC bar exam would be an advantage.
  • Prior internship experience in MNC or top law firm is an advantage

Upon successful completion of the internship, interns can request a Certificate of Internship from the Company.

*Applicants must submit their resume in both English and Chinese to be considered for this position.

 

任职资格

基本要求:

  • 法律相关专业在读学生:本科三年级或四年级,或硕士一年级或二年级
  • 在上海办公室每周至少到岗 3 个工作日(优先考虑 5个工作日),并可自 6 月下旬或 7 月初起连续实习不少于 6 个月(或更长时间).
  • 具备扎实的商务英语听说读写能力,并拥有优秀的中英文法律文书写作能力.
  • 熟练使用 Microsoft Word 和 PowerPoint,具备良好的计算机应用能力,能够高效完成文件及记录的整理、汇总、归档和案件进度跟进工作.
  • 学习能力强,具备良好的沟通能力和团队协作精神.
  • 工作积极主动,具备良好的独立工作能力.  

加分项

  • 具备一定的 AI 工具运用技能者优先,以协助推进数字化工作及文件管理流程优化.
  • 通过中国法律职业资格考试者优先.
  • 具备跨国公司或知名律师事务所实习经验者优先.

 

实习顺利完成后,实习生可向公司申请实习证明。

*申请该职位需同时提交中英文简历。

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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