Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the role Roku is seeking a seasoned technology transactions attorney with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team. This position will provide legal support in connection with a wide range of technology transactions for the engineering, supply chain, and operations teams in Roku’s TV platform, whole home, and streaming media player businesses. The successful candidate must have experience structuring and negotiating complex technology transactions, understand procurement of technology and components for incorporation into products for sale and distribution, a strong technical background (e.g., a degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, semiconductor or other similar disciplines), a good understanding of how technology drives the structure, value and risks in transactions, be well-organized, have attention to detail, have a proven ability to draft agreements from scratch and can 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. This role is based in San Jose, California or Austin, Texas, and reports to the Associate General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs. What you'll be doing Structure, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including manufacturing agreements, strategic sourcing and component (e.g., SoC) supply agreements, patent and technology license agreements, and engineering development and collaboration agreements Negotiate and draft contracts for the procurement of technology, goods and services for incorporation into Roku’s products and services Lead the agreement-making process, develop and maintain relationships with external partners, and provide strategic and practical legal advice on relevant operational matters Provide legal advice and counsel on various aspects of Roku’s supply chain practices. Support Roku’s devices teams on a wide range of legal issues, including contract interpretation, open source counseling, and intellectual property rights Act as a subject matter expert on intellectual property issues in the context of technology transactions 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 10+ years of technology transactional legal experience at both a law firm and in a corporate legal department Past experience supporting engineering, operations, or supply chain teams Solid understanding of the different types of intellectual property and of related issues in agreements Proven ability to identify, evaluate and provide risk-appropriate solutions to the business based on excellent legal and business judgment Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuade, including the ability to effectively relay complex information in a clear and concise format Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritizing workflow, meeting deadlines and manage multi-faceted and cross-functional projects Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful, and taking on additional responsibility 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 A bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, semiconductor or other similar disciplines A Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school Licensed to practice law in the State of California or Texas, depending on location of the position. Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. 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