Associate General Counsel, Litigation

SiriusXM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 193,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

SiriusXM in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Litigation to lead the enterprise litigation strategy and oversee all aspects of ongoing matters.

You will manage external counsel, advise senior leadership on risk, and coordinate regulatory investigations, class actions, and commercial disputes.

Candidates will hold a JD, active license, 8+ years’ experience, and strong leadership in complex litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex litigation, class action lawsuits, and regulatory investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation from case assessment through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies to minimize risk and contain costs.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Advise business units on best practices to prevent litigation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage legal budgets and coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Regulatory investigations

Complex litigation

Budget management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate General Counsel, Litigation

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Washington, DC

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction; minimum of 8 years of applicable experience at a law firm or in-house legal department; legal right to work in the U.S.

Law Firm/In-house Job

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Role Overview

SiriusXM is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Litigation to be based in Washington, DC. This role involves overseeing active litigation and pre-litigation matters, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and music licensing proceedings. The successful candidate will drive enterprise litigation strategy, manage external counsel, and provide proactive legal counsel to senior leadership.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex litigation, class action lawsuits, and regulatory investigations.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage all aspects of litigation from case assessment through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies to minimize risk and contain costs.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Advise business units on best practices to prevent litigation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage legal budgets and coordinate with outside counsel.

Stipend & Compensation

Base Salary: $193,000 – $243,500 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience. The role may also be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.