Legal Intern - Intellectual Property / Rights Protection Milano

Legal Intern - Intellectual Property / Rights Protection
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Take the chance to work for the Organization in charge of **delivering one of the biggest and most prestigious events in sport field!

** Feel the Olympic and Paralympic energy joining us at Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, leaving a mark in the sport history!

**BREAK THE ICE!

**Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026** is the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2026, carrying on the organization, promotion and communication of the sporting and cultural events related to the next Winter Games.

We are driven by the following values**: respect, determination, legacy, engagement and sustainability.

Milano Cortina 2026 will be the first large-scale Olympics in history: 13 Olympic venues, 21 provincial capitals, 2, 300 municipalities directly involved, over an area of 22, 000 square km.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee has been established in 2019 with the purpose of organizing Olympic and Paralympic Games in compliance with the Host City Contract signed jointly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the two cities of Milano and Cortina and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).

Furthermore, the Italian Paralympic Committee, the Regions of Lombardy and Veneto, as well as the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano/Bozen are all partners in this major national-level project, with the support of the Italian Government.

**Position**:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **Intern (Legal)** to join our **Intellectual Property (IP) / Rights Protection** team.

In this role, you will support tasks under the supervision of the IP and Broadcast Rights Manager, focusing on Intellectual Property law, including trademark law, copyright law, and the legal aspects surrounding Olympic and Paralympic Games rights protection.

This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic, high-profile environment related to major sporting events.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the drafting and negotiation of contracts for the executive production of the Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, Torch Relay, and content licensing.

- Support activities related to Olympic and Paralympic Intellectual Property, including the protection of trademarks and copyrights in both national and international contexts.

- Help with the enforcement of anti-Ambush Marketing regulations and protection against unfair business practices for major global sporting events.

- Contribute to trademark prosecution activities, including drafting cease and desist letters and coordinating with the IOC Legal Team on follow-up actions.

- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on copyright law, particularly related to entertainment, creativity, music, and cinema.

- Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures for rights protection, including the Integrity & Enforcement Program for Ticketing and Hospitality.

- Draft and manage various legal documents (contracts, licenses, releases) related to digital/software industries, education programs, culture, and ambassador partnerships.

- Support media law activities related to the sale of TV rights (audiovisual rights) for international sporting events and the related television production.

- Assist with legal documentation such as NDAs, image/performance waivers, and letters of undertaking.

- Participate in contract management activities, ensuring regular updates to the IOC digital system.

- Draft contracts and licenses for Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, Torch Relays, and other related programs.

- Assist in reviewing contracts for the sale of media and broadcast rights for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

**Requirements**:

- Strong legal research skills with the ability to draft legal opinions and correspondence in both Italian and English.

- Familiarity with sports sponsorship, marketing, and digital technologies, including software licensing, image rights, and IP rights assignment.

- Understanding of image rights for athletes and celebrities, particularly in the context of endorsement agreements.

- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken); French is a plus.

- Willingness to work at a fast pace, including potential weekend and extended hours.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, prestigious international organizations like the IOC and IPC, as well as sponsors, suppliers, service providers, and media rightsholders.

**Other information**:

Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 is committed in building an inclusive and diversified working environment, striving to guarantee equal opportunities for all workers (L. 903/77) and promote the integration into its workforce of persons with disabilities (L. 68/99).