Coordinator, Business Affairs Music

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to review and negotiate contracts, draft legal letters
• Conduct legal research and reporting
• Manage and update the 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
• Provide admin support including 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

Skills

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• A curious mind and ability to work proactively and use initiative
• Able to prioritize 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
• Team‑oriented, focused, hard‑working, and committed
• Fluent in MS PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and familiar with AI tools
• Ability to provide presentations/training to the BA team and music assistants