Coordinator, Business Affairs Music

IMG LIVE; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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.

Requirements include a J.D. and eligibility to practice in Tennessee or New York, plus 1+ year of transactional legal experience. Strong drafting, organizational, and communication skills are essential, with admin duties and database management also included.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Admitted to Tennessee or New York state bar.
• 1+ year of transactional legal/business affairs experience.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 MS PowerPoint, Excel; familiar with AI tools.
• Provide presentations/training to the BA team and music assistants.
• Advise assistants on ad-hoc legal/business affairs issues.
• Some admin support including expenses, scheduling and general document work.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Proactive

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools

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.

WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. WME Group comprises preeminent talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group.