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Assistant General Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs - Litigation

Roku
Location
Austin, Texas
Posted
12 days ago
Department
420 - Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Substantial experience managing complex litigation at a top-tier law firm or in-house, including consumer class actions and government investigations
  • Skilled at developing litigation strategy and managing outside counsel
  • A track record of finding creative, non-obvious solutions to hard legal problems
  • Outstanding legal writing skills, clear and persuasive across various audiences
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability to build relationships and operate effectively across a matrixed organization
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
What the job really is

The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation at Roku will manage the company's litigation portfolio, focusing on consumer class actions, commercial disputes, and privacy-related claims. This role involves developing case strategies, managing government investigations, and writing legal documents with clarity and persuasiveness. The position requires creativity in navigating complex legal issues and collaboration with various stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits
  • Estimated annual base salary between $260,000 and $280,000 with additional equity
  • Health insurance
  • Equity awards
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Role involves managing ambiguity and complex legal issues without a clear playbook
  • Position requires in-office work Monday to Thursday, with remote work on Fridays
  • No specific mention of professional development opportunities or training programs
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