Coordinator, Business Affairs Music

WME seeks a talented and highly motivated lawyer to join its Business Affairs department in Nashville as a Coordinator. This position will support the global Music Business Affairs group along with the music agents in the US. This is a high-volume practice with tight timeframes.

Job Description

• Work independently to review and negotiate contracts, draft legal letters;

• Legal research and reporting;

• Manage and update our database of precedent; and the grids, checklists and forms used by the Business Affairs group; 

• Be fluent in the use of MS PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and familiar with AI tools;

• Provide presentations/training to the BA team and music assistants where required; 

• Advise assistants on ad-hoc legal/business affairs issues;

• The role includes some admin support as well as assisting with legal work. This admin may include dealing with expenses, scheduling and general document work.

Qualifications

• J.D. required;

• Admitted to Tennessee or New York state bar;

• 1+ year of previous transactional legal/business affairs experience;

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail; 

• A curious mind and ability to work proactively and use initiative;

• Able to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines with efficiency and accuracy;

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels, both internally and externally in a fast-paced environment;

• Be team-orientated, focused, hard-working, and committed.