Coordinator, Business Legal Affairs

Come As You Are.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

 

Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs

BMG’s US-based Business & Legal Affairs Department seeks a dynamic contributor who can actively support our New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville offices. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a self-starter and quick study who desires a career in the music industry. Your primary mission is to comprise Team Administration and Contract Management, functioning as “air traffic control” for Publishing, Recorded Music, Litigation, and Operations functions across the nationwide team.

 

 

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Autonomously manage the lifecycle of agreements, business documents, filings and correspondence, including populating drafts, resolving redlines, liaising with BLA lawyers and outside counsel, and communicating with opposing parties, in the following areas, among others:
  • • • • Work-for-hire (photography, video shoot, promotional content, artwork)
        • Sweepstakes /contest terms & conditions
        • Standardized performance forms (with label waivers)
        • Data transfer agreements (as prepared by digital marketing teams)
        • Artwork quitclaim licenses
        • Venue agreements
        • Catering agreements
        • Option / termination Notices
        • Cease and desist letters
• Handle back-end transaction process, including coordinating signatures, preparing deal summary emails for circulation, and appropriately circulating and filing execution copies of agreements
• Update agreement templates per team instructions
• Routinely maintain and update multiple workflow, contract, and matter status trackers via funneling input from applicable internal stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and champion continuous process improvement in response to evolving business needs and corporate requirements
• Support the ongoing development of a contract management system
• Perform limited clerical work in support of team operations
• Assist with teamwide employee engagement initiatives

 

Must-Haves

• Prior substantive paralegal and/or contract management experience
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced multiple time zone setting
• Effectively prioritizes contemporaneous time-sensitive initiatives
• Demonstrates decisiveness with minimal supervision
• Possesses approachable communication skills
• Builds relationships and exercises influence in a matrixed environment
• Exercises discretion in a unique industry with notable personalities
• Maintains proficiency with the full suite of MS computer applications

 

What’s In It For You.

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up t