Counsel, Litigation & Discovery

Roblox•San Mateo, CA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Roblox is looking for an experienced Counsel, Litigation & Discovery to join our Legal team. In this role, you will provide management and support for e-discovery and preservation. You will report to our Director, Litigation. Location: The position is seated at Roblox Headquarters in San Mateo, CA. Roblox's mandatory in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday with optional in-office days on Monday and Friday.

Requirements

Dedicated, hands-on experience practicing e-discovery, either at a law firm, e-discovery service provider, or as in-house counsel.
4+ years of discovery experience, including working with technology companies either in-house or as outside counsel (experience in a fast-paced and dynamic organization preferred).
Demonstrated technical proficiency regarding common data sources and e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, DISCO).
Experience providing advice on preservation and collection of customer data from proprietary systems.
Experience in drafting and negotiating ESI protocols and protective orders.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and risk assessment, with a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Practical business acumen, driving pragmatic business-oriented solutions.
A highly approachable, collegial, and collaborative approach.
Accountable and proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently.
Superb organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.
A Member in good standing of the California Bar or another bar association with the ability to register as in-house counsel in California.

Responsibilities

Legal Hold & Preservation:
Manage and refine the company's legal hold process, ensuring compliance across all data sources, while "right-sizing" legal holds to avoid unnecessary retention and associated costs
Work with IT and business units to ensure defensible preservation of relevant ESI.
Collection & Processing:
Consult with internal teams and outside counsel to develop and execute targeted, defensible data collection strategies.
Oversee the transfer, processing, and ingestion of ESI into review platforms
Refine discovery plans and processes, including document review, privilege logs, and team coordination.
Coordination of discovery across matters to create efficiencies
Budget & Vendor Management:
Track and manage e-discovery costs, ensuring projects are completed within budget.
Act as the primary liaison and relationship manager for e-discovery service providers (vendors, forensic experts).
Consultation & Training:
Maintain and update internal e-discovery playbooks, policies, and best practices documentation.
Provide expert advice to litigation teams, internal business units, and executive leadership on all e-discovery matters and associated risks.
Conduct internal training on litigation readiness and preservation best practices.
Assist other members of the Litigation team with discovery-related tasks as needed.