Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs
About The Position
Roku is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal team as Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, supporting the Content Acquisition and Distribution teams. The role provides legal support focused on subscription services, including acquiring subscription content and distributing subscription services and applications. It also advises on content operations, data usage, advertising, and product development. The successful candidate will help lead and execute commercial agreements by providing preliminary legal advice, structuring deals, and drafting and negotiating contracts. The role requires curiosity, self-motivation, strong organization and attention to detail, the ability to draft agreements from scratch, and the ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive matters with minimal supervision. The position reports to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs (Content Acquisition & Distribution). Roku describes its hybrid approach as generally working in the office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays generally flexible for remote work. Some roles or office locations may require attendance five days a week.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of transactional legal experience at a law firm or corporate legal department, with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating content licensing and digital distribution agreements.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating digital media and technology agreements for ad-supported, transactional, and subscription services, and detailed working knowledge of applicable commercial deal structures.
- Prior experience with intellectual property, data privacy, and security issues in digital media and technology transactions, and familiarity with relevant business terms and structures.
- Ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines across multiple simultaneous projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to assess risk dynamically and set priorities based on evolving business needs, providing practical, risk-appropriate solutions informed by sound legal judgment and detailed product knowledge.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and functions and exercise leadership as needed to create legal structures for new service and product initiatives.
- Ability to think clearly and succinctly, articulate a negotiating position, and draft contracts in clear, concise language.
- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree from a U.S.-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in California or New York.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a digital media or technology company.
- Familiarity with the video advertising technology ecosystem.
- Experience with a high-growth or startup media or technology company.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate agreements with application developers and distribution platforms to distribute subscription applications and services.
- Draft and negotiate OTT licensing agreements with providers of subscription services and subscription content.
- Draft and negotiate advertising terms for ad-supported content, services, and applications.
- Draft and maintain click-through license and distribution agreements.
- Advise the Content Acquisition and Distribution teams on content-related matters and support cross-departmental collaboration.
- Advise on legal matters arising from the development of new features for content delivery and content monetization.
- Advise on content and product initiatives involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Ad Tech, and Content Security, to support growth and expansion.
- Support Legal colleagues, including by working with outside counsel, on content-related regulations and best practices.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision options, subject to location and role availability.
- Equity awards.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Parental leave.
- Wellness benefits, including access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources.
- Paid time off in accordance with local leave policies and personal needs.
- Commuter benefits may be available, depending on location.
- Retirement options, including 401(k) or pension, may be available, depending on location.
- Accident insurance may be available, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
