Vice President, Product Counsel

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

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive Vice President, Product Counsel to join the SiriusXM legal department to advise the product team, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel of SiriusXM. The right person for this position must be a team player with highly collaborative interpersonal skills and comfortable working closely with senior executives to decide pivotal legal and business issues that will directly impact the future of the company. This individual will take pride in personal and professional excellence, display a high level of confidence and energy, and possess a proven ability to thrive in an environment with frequently shifting priorities. This is a great opportunity to be a key strategic player in an exciting and fast-paced company.

What you'll do:

• Implement strategy for product development to foster innovation while maintaining compliance and mitigating potential risk.

• Provide pragmatic, actionable legal advice throughout the product lifecycle in close partnership with the Digital Product Development team.

• Coordinate and assist in maintaining a robust Intellectual Property portfolio (including patents and trademarks) and manage product-related litigation.

• Stay current on and ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations related to internet law, privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and advertising.

• Build strong internal client relationships, including with senior executives, across SiriusXM and its subsidiaries through strategic thinking and risk analysis.

• Work closely with the Chief Privacy Officer and collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and maintain legal resources, including terms of use, privacy policies, and other disclosures.

• Develop and implement internal product-related policies and processes, and provide training to relevant business and technical teams.

• Counsel on matters involving consumer-facing applications is preferred.

• Knowledge of ad tech matters, including advising on the advertising ecosystem, advertising products and marketplace trends is a plus.

• Experience with hardware products intended for consumer use is a plus.

What you'll need:

• 12+ years of legal experience, including 8+ years of direct product counseling in-house.

• A Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school. Technical undergraduate degree preferred.

• Admission to at least one state bar.

• Strong law firm or in-house legal training and experience.

• Proven ability to set and implement strategic direction in collaboration with other senior executives.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence internal clients across the organization.

• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, particularly when navigating first-impression legal issues.

• Strong knowledge and experience with privacy-related issues, including CCPA and GDPR.

• Experience with intellectual property, open-source software, and data use issues.

• Ability to manage a high-volume varied workload efficiently and independently, while maintaining strong attention to detail and remaining level-headed in challenging situations.

• Communicate and resolve matters confidently, while maintaining the ability to pivot quickly and fluidly in consideration of appropriate business risks.

• Solutions-oriented approach and ability to provide actionable advice.

• Ability to think creatively, devise solutions to challenging problems, and demonstrate strong business acumen.

• Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside of primary areas of expertise.

• Willingness to take initiative and drive projects to completion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have legal right to work in the United States.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $246,000 - $300,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

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.