Coordinator, Business Affairs Music

WME | William Morris Endeavor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WME in Nashville seeks a talented lawyer to join its Business Affairs department as a Coordinator. The role supports the global Music Business Affairs group and US music agents in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, legal research, and maintaining precedent databases, with admin duties like expenses and scheduling. JD required and bar admission in TN or NY are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. required for the role.
• Bar admission in Tennessee or New York is required.
• Minimum 1+ year of transactional legal/business affairs experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts and draft legal letters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports.
• Maintain and update precedent databases and business-affairs grids.
• Create presentations and training for the BA team and assistants.
• Advise assistants on ad-hoc legal/business issues; perform admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Organizational

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

J.D.

Job description

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.