Assistant General Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs - Litigation

The role

This person will manage Roku's litigation portfolio outside of intellectual property, including consumer class actions, commercial disputes, and government investigations. They will build case strategies, direct outside counsel, and advise business teams on litigation and privacy risk.

What you will do

• Own Roku's corporate litigation portfolio including consumer class actions and privacy-related claims
• Define case strategy and make recommendations on when to litigate, settle, or escalate
• Manage government investigations and inquiries from regulators
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to regulatory matters
• Develop novel legal theories and creative litigation strategies
• Write briefs, internal memos, and correspondence
• Build and scale repeatable litigation processes
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Product, Engineering, Ads, Data/Analytics, and Compliance teams
• Provide reporting on litigation exposure and trends to senior leadership

Required qualifications

• Litigation experience
• Substantial experience managing complex litigation at a top-tier law firm or in house
• Skilled at developing litigation strategy and managing outside counsel
• Ability to write and think at a high level
• Outstanding legal writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and operate effectively across a matrixed organization
• Track record of handling complex legal issues in a fast-paced, technology-driven company
• J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing

Nice to have

• 10+ years of combined litigation experience at a law firm, in-house, or both
• Direct experience litigating consumer class actions and/or handling government investigations
• Experience in high-growth technology or media companies

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Equity awards
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Mental health and financial wellness support
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Commuter options
• Retirement options (401(k)/pension)

About the company

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company connects consumers to content, enables publishers to monetize audiences, and provides advertisers with engagement capabilities.