Senior Counsel, Product

About the role

Suno is actively searching for a Senior Counsel to join the dedicated Product Legal team, a pivotal role within the rapidly expanding legal organization. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic legal oversight for the product roadmap, ensuring that innovation is not hindered by regulatory ambiguity. The hire will own the analysis of complex legal risks associated with AI music generation, advising stakeholders on compliance and liability. This individual will act as a key liaison between the technical teams and the legal department, translating intricate product concepts into actionable legal guidance. The role demands a proactive stance in navigating the evolving legal landscape specific to artificial intelligence and music technology. You will be instrumental in developing frameworks that allow the company to scale its product offerings responsibly. Furthermore, the successful candidate will contribute to shaping the company's internal policies regarding content safety and data governance. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of a leading AI music platform.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Conduct in-depth analysis of the product roadmap to identify potential legal risks and compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of agreements necessary for product development and third-party collaborations.
• Partner with engineering and design teams to integrate legal safeguards directly into the product development lifecycle.
• Research and synthesize emerging regulations concerning AI, copyright, and digital media to inform product strategy.
• Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to content safety standards and data protection protocols.
• Advise on intellectual property strategy to protect the company's innovations and content library.
• Develop and maintain legal playbooks and procedures specific to product launches and iterations.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulators to address complex legal inquiries and investigations.
• Create training materials to educate cross-functional teams on relevant legal topics and compliance obligations.
• Monitor global regulatory trends to anticipate changes that could impact product operations and market entry.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure that data handling practices meet the highest standards of privacy and security.
• Evaluate advertising and marketing claims to ensure they are accurate and do not constitute misleading representation.
• Support the scaling of legal operations by implementing efficient workflows and documentation standards.
• Provide rapid legal responses to urgent product questions without compromising thoroughness or accuracy.

Requirements

• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be an active member in good standing with a US state bar.
• Must possess at least 8 years of professional legal experience.
• Must have significant in-house product legal experience within the technology sector.
• Must demonstrate a strong grasp of copyright law, particularly as it applies to music and digital content.
• Must have a solid understanding of AI technology and its associated legal implications.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both business executives and technical engineers.
• Must exhibit a proactive and ownership mindset towards projects of all scope.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing startup environment.
• Must possess a positive, adaptable, and intellectually curious mindset.
• Must have a proven track record of high integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for this position.
• Must be willing to work on-site full-time from the Los Angeles office.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working directly with AI music generation platforms or similar technologies.
• Background in negotiating licensing agreements or royalty structures.
• Familiarity with music industry standard contracts and publishing rights.
• Experience advising on advertising and promotional compliance for digital products.

Practical notes

• This position requires working on-site in the Los Angeles office.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k.