Assistant General Counsel - Transactional and Commercial
Sirius XM
Legal
New York, NY, USA
USD 218k-249,500 / year
Posted on Apr 25, 2025
Who We Are
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Assistant General Counsel – Transactional and Commercial will play a key role in structuring, negotiating, and executing various corporate transactions, with a focus on business development, joint venture, M&A and strategic transactions. This position requires deep experience in deal structuring, contract negotiation and due diligence.
What You’ll Do
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Assistant General Counsel – Transactional and Commercial will play a key role in structuring, negotiating, and executing various corporate transactions, with a focus on business development, joint venture, M&A and strategic transactions. This position requires deep experience in deal structuring, contract negotiation and due diligence.
What You’ll Do
- Play a lead role in providing legal advice on business development, joint venture, partnerships, strategic transactions and commercial agreements. Draft, negotiate, and review term sheets, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, partnership and joint venture agreements, investment agreements, and related transaction documents.
- Conduct and oversee due diligence processes, identifying key legal risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business development, corporate development, finance and tax, compliance,, to assess deal feasibility and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage regulatory filings, compliance requirements, and post-closing integration activities.
- Support capital-raising activities, including private equity, venture capital investments, debt financing, and securities offerings.
- Provide legal guidance on corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, and investment agreements.
- Advise on equity and debt financing transactions, including convertible notes, preferred stock issuances, and credit facilities.
- Work closely with business development, finance, and operations teams to drive deal execution.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel, investment bankers, and consultants.
- Provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives on deal structuring and corporate growth opportunities.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar.
- 7+ years of experience in M&A, corporate transactions, and deal structuring at a top law firm or in-house legal department.
- Strong expertise in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and commercial contracts.
- Proven experience handling complex business development, joint venture and strategic transactions.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-profile transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and commercial objectives.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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