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Sirius XM Radio

Subscription-based satellite radio and streaming

Vice President Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Finance and Securities

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar.
  • Typically has 12 years of legal experience in corporate finance, securities law, public company reporting, and capital markets matters at a major law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Demonstrated executive leadership of a legal function, including management of senior legal professionals, functional strategy, budget and outside counsel oversight, and accountability for enterprise-level legal risk.
  • Strong expertise in corporate finance transactions, SEC reporting requirements, and federal securities laws.
  • Proven experience advising on SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and related public company financial disclosure obligations.
  • Experience advising on debt and equity financings, credit facilities, and other capital markets transactions.
  • Strong understanding of public company reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and stock exchange regulations.
  • Negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage complex legal matters and time-sensitive regulatory reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
  • Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
  • Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the corporate finance and securities legal function, setting its strategy, multi-year priorities, operating standards, and measures of success in alignment with enterprise objectives.
  • Oversee and develop the function’s legal leaders and professionals, including performance management, succession planning, coaching, organizational effectiveness, and talent decisions.
  • Own the function’s resource plan and budget, including headcount planning, allocation of legal resources, external counsel spending, and disciplined financial stewardship.
  • Exercise executive decision-making authority over significant corporate finance and securities legal matters, setting escalation protocols and leading resolution of material legal and regulatory risks.
  • Lead functional change initiatives that strengthen disclosure governance, cross-functional operating processes, risk controls, and responsiveness to evolving regulatory and business needs.
  • Provide legal advice on corporate finance, securities matters, public company reporting, and capital markets transactions.
  • Partner with Finance and External Reporting teams to lead the legal review and preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements, and other required financial disclosures.
  • Advise on compliance with federal securities laws, SEC regulations, NYSE/NASDAQ listing requirements, and applicable disclosure obligations.
  • Provide legal guidance on financial reporting and disclosure matters, including materiality assessments, disclosure controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, External Reporting, and Compliance to address corporate finance matters, financial disclosures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct and oversee due diligence processes, identifying key legal risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with business development, corporate development, compliance, finance, and tax teams to assess deal feasibility and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Support timely and accurate securities filings, financial disclosures, and ongoing public company reporting obligations.
  • Provide legal support for capital markets and corporate financing activities, including debt and equity offerings, credit facilities, refinancing transactions, and other financing arrangements.
  • Provide legal guidance on corporate structure, subsidiary matters, intercompany arrangements, and related corporate finance considerations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate documentation related to debt and equity financing transactions, credit agreements, and other corporate finance arrangements.
  • Work with Finance, Treasury, External Reporting, and Investor Relations to ensure accurate and consistent financial disclosures and communications.
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel, auditors, financial advisors, and other corporate advisors.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives on corporate finance, public company reporting, securities compliance, and related risk management matters.
  • Participate and collaborate in M&A and other strategic transactions as needed, with a focus on corporate finance, securities law, and disclosure implications.

About the Company

Sirius XM Radio

Subscription-based satellite radio and streaming

SiriusXM offers satellite radio and online streaming that brings music, sports, news, and talk content to listeners in North America through monthly or annual subscriptions, plus advertising on some channels. It works by delivering live broadcasts and on-demand shows via satellite and internet streams, with exclusive programming and artist- or event-focused channels, and it partners with car manufacturers to embed its service in in-car entertainment. Its edge comes from exclusive content and partnerships, such as being the audio broadcaster for major events like the Masters and running artist-specific channels, alongside curated content for holidays and special occasions. The company aims to grow its subscriber base and advertisers by providing a broad, easy-to-access catalog of premium audio entertainment and partnerships that enhance the listening experience.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2008

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