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Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

New York, New York; New York, New YorkUnited States
Legal
POSTED 4 NOV
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Posted 4 Nov
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$200k–270kposted
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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.

What is the role?

Roku is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal team as an Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, supporting the Content Acquisition and Distribution teams. In this role, you will provide legal support with an emphasis on subscription services, including acquiring subscription content and distributing subscription services and applications. You will also advise on content operations, data usage, advertising, and product development. You will help lead and execute commercial agreements, including offering preliminary legal advice, structuring deals, and drafting and negotiating contracts. This position reports to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs (Content Acquisition & Distribution). The successful candidate is curious, self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to draft agreements from scratch and manage multiple time-sensitive, complex matters with minimal supervision. This is a chance to play a key role in the company's rapid growth.

For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $200,000 and 270,000 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.

How will I use AI at Roku?

At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.

We value curious, adaptable builders, who can show how they've used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly. Above all, they bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.

What are the responsibilities of the role?

  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Draft and negotiate agreements with application developers and distribution platforms to distribute subscription applications and services
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Draft and negotiate OTT licensing agreements with providers of subscription services and subscription content
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Draft and negotiate advertising terms for ad-supported content, services, and applications
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Draft and maintain click-through license and distribution agreements
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Advise the Content Acquisition and Distribution teams on content-related matters and support cross-departmental collaboration
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Advise on legal matters arising from the development of new features for content delivery and content monetization
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Advise on content and product initiatives involving the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth and expansion, including Finance, Ad Tech, and Content Security
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