Associate General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs - Technology/Commercial Transactions

About the role

Roku is seeking an experienced and self-motivated technology/commercial transactions attorney to join its legal team.  This position will support a wide range of commercial/technology transactions for Roku’s engineering, operations/supply chain, TV platform, whole home audio, streaming media player, and other teams, including for procurement of a range of technology, products, and services. 

The successful candidate must have deep experience in negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, be well-organized, have high attention to detail, have a proven ability to draft agreements from scratch and to handle multiple, complex matters simultaneously and independently without supervision. This is an amazing opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company’s rapid growth.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $223,000 - $429,000 annually.
Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What you'll be doing

• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including but not limited to, manufacturing agreements, component (e.g., SoC) supply agreements, patent and technology license agreements, development and collaboration agreements, master service agreements, consulting services agreements, and logistics agreements
• Support product and engineering teams by providing guidance on a wide range of legal issues, including contract interpretation and intellectual property rights
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation of key intellectual property and business reps and warranties, and the structuring and negotiation of ancillary licensing and transition services agreements
• Act as a subject matter expert on intellectual property issues (e.g., copyright, trade secret, trademark, and patent) in the context of technology/commercial transactions
• Communicate with executive management and manage outside counsel as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with a wide variety of Roku business units and other legal teams
• Support continuous improvement of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline, simplify, and automate relevant contracting processes
• Keep up to date on the latest developments in applicable laws, regulations, and industry trends

We're excited if you have

• At least 7 years of transactional legal experience with an emphasis on technology (including hardware) at both a law firm and in a corporate legal department
• Solid understanding of the different types of intellectual property and of related issues in agreements
• Ability to identify, evaluate and provide risk-appropriate solutions to the business based on excellent legal and business judgment
• Proven ability to succinctly and cogently articulate positions and to draft contracts in clear, concise language
• Are self-sufficient but know when to ask questions and otherwise involve appropriate stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuade
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy issues in the context of technology and commercial transactions
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage aggressive deadlines
• Be a team player who can perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Experience working in a cross-department, cross-functional role requiring good relationship building skills
• Prior experience working with high-growth technology companies is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California (or other appropriate US jurisdiction