Associate General Counsel, Regulatory

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:

The Associate General Counsel, Regulatory will serve as a key legal partner on all matters relating to Sirius XM’s licensing with the Federal Communications Commission, working with the SVP, Regulatory Counsel to represent the company before regulators and advise the company on FCC regulatory matters. This position will provide legal subject matter expertise on a wide range of communications law matters, ideally requiring background in satellite regulatory matters, spectrum use, wireless law, broadcast law, and familiarity with related engineering matters. The ideal candidate is business-minded, compliance-focused, collaborative, and experienced in working with professionals in related fields, including engineering, business development, and advertising sales.

What you’ll do:

• Shape SiriusXM’s enterprise FCC regulatory strategy , aligning regulatory positions to technical, marketing, and product priorities.
• Develop positioning and prepare filings for company-critical FCC proceedings .
• Serve as one of the company’s external spokespersons on regulatory topics—represent SiriusXM before the FCC and in industry coalitions, conferences, and stakeholder forums; build networks with key decision makers (FCC Commissioners and staff, peer carriers/licensees, trade groups).
• Provide executive-ready recommendations on regulatory risk posture and strategic tradeoffs; brief and influence senior company leaders across Legal, Engineering, Product, Business Development, and Sales.
• Implement quality standards for FCC submissions and communications; ensure a consistent “voice” and defensible record across matters with high external visibility.
• Manage portfolio of FCC licenses, ensuring compliance with license terms.
• Ensure company’s compliance with all applicable FCC rules and requirements.
• Inform corporate management and engineering team of FCC filings and other FCC activity relevant to the company’s interests.
• Provide legal advice and work with engineering team on electromagnetic interference concerns.
• Build durable relationships with FCC decision makers and key external stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic FCC reports on aspects of company’s operations.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments in the laws, regulations, and industry trends applicable to FCC licensing and compliance.

What you’ll need:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience at a law firm, FCC, or in-house legal department.
• Prior experience in FCC practice and procedure in multiple communications fields, including satellite, spectrum use, wireless, broadcast, and/or subscription services.
• Proven expertise in communications law that spans satellite + spectrum + wireless/broadcast issues, including interference/coordination and engineering-adjacent problem solving.
• Ability to communicate with senior management and corporate staff across all levels on regulatory issues affecting new concepts/products/technologies and recommend process, product, or service improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and business acumen.
• Excellent writing and other communication skills and ability to provide clear, actionable advice to cross functional teams.
• Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

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 $193,000 to $243,500 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.