Associate General Counsel
Sirius XM
Legal
New York, NY, USA
USD 193k-243,500 / year
Posted on Oct 10, 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
The Associate General Counsel will assist and advise on legal issues relating to the Company’s business of providing music for commercial establishments as well as other transactional matters. The ideal person for this position will be a team player with highly collaborative interpersonal skills, take pride in personal excellence, and demonstrate the energy and adaptability needed to thrive amid shifting priorities.
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
The Associate General Counsel will assist and advise on legal issues relating to the Company’s business of providing music for commercial establishments as well as other transactional matters. The ideal person for this position will be a team player with highly collaborative interpersonal skills, take pride in personal excellence, and demonstrate the energy and adaptability needed to thrive amid shifting priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for reviewing and negotiating agreements with third parties in support of the music for commercial establishment business.
- Advise stakeholders on legal risks related to the licensing of content for inclusion in the music for commercial establishment business and transactional revenue generating opportunities.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, including strategic business agreements, subscription service agreements, and consulting services agreements.
- Review and advise on marketing and advertising materials.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal transactions and drive them to close promptly.
- Work collaboratively with business and legal leaders to implement and execute strategic business and legal priorities.
- Identify risks and advise cross-functional stakeholders on developing legal areas (including ability to conduct legal trainings as necessary); and
- Work collaboratively with business and legal leaders to identify legal priorities and implement legal operations’ strategies for commercial agreements.
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- 8+ years of general corporate development law experience required, 1-2 years of in-house experience preferred.
- Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including subscription agreements, Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work, strategic partner agreements, technology licensing agreements and reseller agreements (including Value Added Reseller Agreements), distributor agreements, and independent sales representative agreements.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with advertising and commercial law matters. Basic knowledge of music licensing laws a plus.
- Experience with technology companies preferred.
- Desire and ability to work on a wide variety of matters, including those outside of subject-matter expertise.
- Ability to make decisions and pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and in a solutions-oriented manner.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships, maintaining composure in a demanding atmosphere.
- Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
- A practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature and able to influence.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Microsoft Office, document comparison applications, document management systems and communication and collaboration applications.
- Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Collaboration Tools: Google Suite, Slack
- 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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