About the role

Roku is seeking an experienced and self-motivated technology transactions / 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, brand, communications, 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 with minimal supervision. This is an amazing opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company’s rapid growth.

The ideal candidate isn’t a bystander. They are curious and engaged and willing to jump in to identify and solve problems proactively. Our industry changes quickly, so we expect a great candidate to be comfortable responding quickly to changing business needs and knowing that their own success comes when the team succeeds.

What you’ll be doing

• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, which may include but are not limited to, development and collaboration agreements, master service agreements, consulting services agreements, SaaS / master subscription agreements, professional services agreements, manufacturing agreements, component (e.g., SoC) supply agreements, patent and technology license 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 attention to detail
• 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)

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