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.

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.