Senior Commercial Counsel (Legal and Business Affairs) at Suno

New York, New York, United States

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$200,000 – $300,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Music, Entertainment, Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • JD and in good standing with an active US state bar membership
  • At least 8+ years of experience, with substantial in-house and music or entertainment experience preferred
  • Strong business acumen and ability to partner with business and technical teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly with business and technical audiences
  • Hands-on attitude to tackle projects large and small, low-ego approach to working across the organization
  • Positive collaborative attitude, comfort with change and a fast pace, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Ability to work on site in Los Angeles or New York offices

Responsibilities

  • Be a go-to cross-functional legal partner for music, talent, entertainment, consumer, and procurement partnership teams
  • Structure, negotiate, and close a wide range of commercial agreements spanning music partnerships, talent partnerships, research collaborations, policy and product partnerships, procurement, and compute infrastructure
  • Build commercial legal infrastructure, from contract templates to strategic playbooks, to accelerate commercial momentum
  • Use experience as a seasoned deal lawyer to help business partners make smarter and faster decisions
  • Work closely with the General Counsel to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial transactions
  • Build out the commercial legal function as the team's first hire

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JDUS state bar membershipcommercial transactionscontract negotiationmusic partnershipstalent partnershipsentertainment lawprocurement agreementscompute infrastructurebusiness acumen

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Commercial Counsel role?

The salary range is $200K - $300K.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This role requires working on site in our Los Angeles or New York offices.

What experience and qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need a JD and active US state bar membership, at least 8+ years of experience with substantial in-house and music or entertainment experience preferred, strong business acumen, clear communication skills, hands-on attitude, positive collaborative attitude, and intellectual curiosity.

What benefits are offered to full-time employees at Suno?

Benefits include company equity package, 401(k) with 3% employer match & Roth 401(k), medical/dental/vision insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options), 11 paid holidays + unlimited PTO & sick time, 16 weeks paid parental leave, creative education stipend, generous commuter allowance, and in-office lunch.

What kind of attitude and approach makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, has a hands-on low-ego approach, positive collaborative attitude, comfort with change, high integrity, intellectual curiosity, and passion for music, technology, and AI.

Suno

Platform for music creation and collaboration

About Suno

Suno.com provides a platform for music creation that allows users of all skill levels to compose and produce music. The platform offers basic features for free, while advanced tools and services are available through premium subscriptions. Users can create music without needing extensive musical training, making it accessible to both professionals and hobbyists. Suno.com differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on inclusivity in music creation, enabling anyone to explore their musical creativity. The company's goal is to democratize music creation, making it easier for everyone to participate in the music-making process.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$121.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Generous Commuter Benefit
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Increased competition from new AI music platforms could dilute Suno's market share.
The RIAA lawsuit may lead to legal expenses and restrictions on Suno's technology.
Delays in product rollouts, like the Android app, could affect user acquisition.

Differentiation

Suno offers a unique AI music generator with a Remaster feature for enhancing compositions.
The platform's 'Covers' feature allows users to reinterpret songs in new genres.
Suno's 'Personas' feature provides artists with customizable AI-generated music experiences.

Upsides

AI integration in music creation is increasingly popular, benefiting Suno's user base.
The rise of mobile music apps supports Suno's recent Android app launch.
Growing demand for personalized music experiences aligns with Suno's customizable features.

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