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Must have15
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
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
Eligibility1
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
Skills
MS PowerPoint
Excel
AI tools
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
Job Description
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Work independently to review and negotiate contracts, draft legal letters;
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Legal research and reporting;
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Manage and update our database of precedent; and the grids, checklists and forms used by the Business Affairs group;
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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.
Requirements
Qualifications
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J.D. required;
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Admitted to Tennessee or New York state bar;
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1+ year of previous transactional legal/business affairs experience;
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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.
Legal
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.