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

US state bar membership

commercial transactions

contract negotiation

music partnerships

talent partnerships

entertainment law

procurement agreements

compute infrastructure

business acumen

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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