Senior Commercial Counsel (Legal and Business Affairs)

Suno is a music company built to amplify imagination. Powered by the world’s most advanced AI music model, Suno offers an unparalleled creative platform that includes Suno Studio, a breakthrough generative audio workstation. From shower-singers to aspiring songwriters to seasoned artists, Suno empowers a global community to create, share, and discover music—unlocking the joy of musical expression for all.

We’re seeking a strategic, results-driven attorney to be a founding member of our Commercial team. As the Commercial Legal team’s first hire, you’ll work closely with the General Counsel to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial transactions, while also building out our commercial function. If you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and are passionate about music, technology, and artificial intelligence, this role is for you.

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• Be a go-to cross-functional legal partner for our 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 our commercial legal infrastructure, from contract templates to strategic playbooks, all in service of accelerating commercial momentum.

• Use your experience as a seasoned deal lawyer to our commercial advantage, helping our business partners make smarter and faster decisions.
  

• 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.

• An 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

• 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 of Paid Parental Leave

• Creative Education Stipend

• Generous Commuter Allowance

• In-Office Lunch
  

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US

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

Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.