Legal Assistant/Coordinator

Are you interested in joining a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, hybrid work environment? If you do, we would like to get to know you.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will assist The MLC's legal team by providing administrative and research support, including: document preparation, organization, and review; revising and formatting presentation materials; scheduling; tracking legal issues, questions, and deadlines; and presenting internal updates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Two years related experience, with contract administration, business, and legal operations coordination experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong experience managing administrative software tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartSheet, HubSpot, Miro).
• Experience adapting to quick changes, using new technologies, and working in a "start-up" environment highly preferred.
• Must be able to work under deadlines, handle pressure, be proactive in taking initiative, and take responsibility.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  
  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGAL TEAM FOR THE MLC, YOU WILL:

• Provide administrative support for meetings, such as scheduling, researching information, preparing materials and/or tracking deadlines. In addition, assist with agendas, organize notes into minutes, and collect/problem solve issues to prepare for productive meetings with internal and external partners.
• Manage the internal vendor contract review & approval process.
• Maintain records and tracking systems for internal contracts, agreements, renewals, licenses.
• Review external correspondence and direct inquiries to the appropriate recipients.
• Maintain various legal templates.
• Create & maintain calendar of applicable deadlines.
• Create, produce, and edit correspondence and other written materials including but not limited to letters, memos, and cover sheets.
• Maintain master legal reference materials archive.
• Create & maintain good work relationships with co-workers, functional business partners and senior leaders.
• Create a sense of pride in the legal team's work and how it contributes to the mission of The MLC.
  
  

YOU WILL CHAMPION THE MLC'S CULTURE BY:

• Applying The MLC's Guiding Principles to your work and your behaviors
• Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
• Engaging in a diverse and dynamic team; continuing with personal development
• Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility
  
  

THE MLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT COMMITS TO PURSUING, HIRING, AND CELEBRATING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE MLC DOES NOT MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER, GENDER-IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, AND COMPENSATION.