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Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs - Ad Product Counsel

Roku
Posted Nov 04
Full Time
On SiteNew York, New York
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Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US 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, Inc. is seeking an experienced and self-motivated attorney with a strong understanding of online advertising and data privacy laws to join its legal team. This position is an opportunity to provide legal guidance on some of the most interesting and novel issues arising in the TV streaming industry, and to support Roku’s advertising business from the initial stages of design and development through launch and implementation. 

The successful candidate should have a strong working knowledge of global privacy and data security laws and regulations, experience supporting product launches and a demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into actionable advice for Product and Engineering teams. You should have a good, general understanding of online media, digital advertising technology, Internet technology and cloud computing technology, and prior experience implementing privacy-by-design principles. The successful candidate will have keen analytical abilities and excellent judgment, a pragmatic approach to problem solving, flexibility to adapt and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing, and the ability to make smart decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently. This is an amazing opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company’s rapid growth. 

For California Only and New York - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $193,000 and $370,000 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.

  

What you'll be doing 

  • Work closely with the Ad Sales, Ad Partnerships, Ad Product and Engineering teams on solutions that proactively manage legal risk while advancing our business goals and protecting our users around the world. 
  • Advise on privacy, data security and other product issues in relation to adtech and ad partnership agreements, and agreements relating to content and digital product distribution. 
  • Provide guidance on a wide range of legal issues, including consumer protection, privacy, and data protection laws, to ensure that Roku follows U.S. and international legal requirements, as well as industry best practices, through the application of privacy-by-design principles. 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with a wide variety of Roku business units, including the ad product, programming, content and services, engineering, marketing, HR and customer support teams. 
  • Help develop scalable processes for legal review of new product launches. 
  • Keep up to date on the latest developments in the laws, regulations, and industry trends applicable to media, ad tech, Big Data, OTT, IOT and smart devices, including federal and state data privacy laws, consumer protection laws, and other guidance from relevant agencies. 
  • Work closely with other members of the legal team to address the company’s broader data collection, storage, use and transfer practices 
  • Support Roku’s privacy compliance efforts as needed. 

  

We're excited if you have 

  • At least 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney. 
  • Significant in-house experience advising on data privacy, data protection and the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space (experience at an advertising technology company preferred). 
  • Strong working knowledge of global privacy and data security laws. Experience with other consumer laws) a plus. 
  • Familiarity with both B2B and B2C aspects of the digital advertising ecosystem, including a good understanding of what and how various advertising technologies are used. 
  • A passion for technology and ability to understand complex technology and product use cases quickly. 
  • Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school. 
  • Licensed to practice law in the U.S. 

 

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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