Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs

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 commercial transactions attorney with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team.  In this role, you will partner with Roku’s engineering, product management, IT, finance, operations and procurement teams to negotiate complex technology agreements that support Roku’s business and technical operations, including the infrastructure that powers the Roku platform.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney looking to further develop their legal skills.

This role is based in San Jose, California or Austin, Texas, and reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $191,250 - $212,500 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 Will Be Doing

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including SaaS, professional services, software licensing and network services contracts, non-disclosure agreements, data privacy addendums
• Collaborate with and support business owners in negotiating business terms to achieve cost savings, manage risk and drive innovation
• Identify ways to make the contract review and tracking process more efficient, building upon the use of existing templates, playbooks, and CLM tools
• Collaborate with internal, cross-functional team members on a variety of issues, including privacy, security, compliance, and product issues
• Advise Roku’s internal stakeholders on a wide variety of contract-related issues, including contract interpretation, intellectual property, data privacy and confidentiality
• 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 are Excited If You Have

• At least 4 years of experience structuring and negotiating SaaS and cloud services contracts, including in an in-house role
• A good understanding of how technology drives the structure, value and risks in transactions
• A proven ability to draft agreements using existing templates and playbooks or from scratch
• Experience drafting and negotiating data privacy and security terms
• Experience working in a cross-department, cross-functional role requiring good relationship building skills
• 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
• A solid understanding of the different types of intellectual property and related issues in agreements
• A proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful, and identifying ways to drive efficiencies in the contract life cycle workflow
• Experience with business and legal operations systems such as IronClad
• A great sense of humor and a customer service mindset; and
• A Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school
• License to practice law in the State of California or Texas

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. 

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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