Assistant – Music Business Affairs

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THE·TEAM represents a world-class roster of artists for live performance, touring, brand partnerships and beyond, empowering them to create culture and impact audiences globally. The passionate, entrepreneurial agents at THE·TEAM are long-term artist development strategists who build significant, global platforms for the world's most influential artists. The MUSIC·TEAM is a division of THE·TEAM, a partner to the world’s most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands, and properties in their endeavors across sports, entertainment and culture. Our purpose is to transform and advance brands, businesses, and careers.

The Business Affairs Assitant [BAA] will handle all administrative tasks for the Music Business Affairs [MBA] Department, which has attorneys located in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville and London. The BAA will draft legal letters for the MBA attorneys, may assist with contract review and comparison, will gather, update and maintain information and documents in the shared MBA database and company platforms. The BAC will also be responsible for fielding and addressing inquiries received to the MBA Department’s general email, along with other administrative tasks as assigned. 

This role is based in-person out of our Nashville, TN office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Draft legal letters as assigned including artist indemnity/release of monies letters, LOD, cease & desist, breach, cancellation and demand notices, settlement letters, letter agreements, NDA, binder letters 
• Draft Consent to Representation Agreements
• Manage the Known Shipper Process and Paperwork 
• Assist agent teams with cancellation process, email language and indemnity letters 
• Manage the Remitter Mismatch process 
• Compare/review contracts as assigned  
• Respond to general MBA email inquiries and questions from agent teams/flag for BA team as applicable 
• Maintain and update T&C in Musicfx and Sharepoint and Master negotiated T&C list (including weekly festival cancellation terms). 
• Musicfx support for agent teams related to contract issuing questions and T&C application 
• Aggregate information from agent teams and accounting related to show/festival cancellations and bankruptcies affecting multiple clients 
• Manage reference lists for artist insurance brokers and notaries
• Other general MBA department administrative tasks and projects including managing documents and templates as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum one year of experience in a corporate setting;
• Experience with live events and/or contracts/contract administration and familiarity with legal terminology preferred (but not required);
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Adobe Pro (including editing and legal redlines);
• Extremely attentive to detail and self-motivated;
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills to handle varied personalities and sensitive situations;
• Demonstrated level of professionalism, tact and appreciation for the need to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, handle a continuous flow of work, and meet deadlines;
• Excellent analytic, writing and organizational skills.

Base salary: $47,500 plus bonus potential.

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

What We Offer:

Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.   

Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones. 

Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.  

Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.  

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options. Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more 

Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available 

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.