Intellectual Property Counsel

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Roblox is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join the Legal and Advocacy team. You will advise cross-functional groups on IP enforcement, copyright, trademarks, and platform liability, shaping policy and responses for emerging technologies.

You will manage IP disputes end-to-end, draft takedowns and notices, and build playbooks to scale Roblox’s protections while collaborating with outside counsel and internal partners.

Formación

• 3–5+ years of legal experience in IP, preferably in tech.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience advising on infringement assessment, IP disputes, and platform liability.
• Strong knowledge of trademark, copyright, licensing, AI, and content moderation.
• Ability to educate stakeholders and mitigate risk with practical guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Advise and collaborate with teams on IP enforcement and protection.
• Assist with intermediary liability, copyright, and trade secrets matters.
• Manage IP disputes end-to-end with internal and external counsel.
• Assess and triage off-platform infringement and coordinate enforcement.
• Draft cease-and-desist letters, takedown notices, and platform IP complaints.
• Oversee IP notice-and-takedown programs and related policy guidance.
• Advise on platform liability issues for new launches (DMCA, EU DSAR).
• Build playbooks, templates, and policies to streamline IP work.
• Provide IP training to cross-functional partners.
• Stay current on evolving IP laws and technology trends.

Conocimientos

IP enforcement

IP disputes

Platform liability

Copyright law

Trademark law

Artificial intelligence

Content moderation

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an Intellectual Property Counsel to join Roblox’s Legal and Advocacy team. In this role, you will advise and collaborate with various teams within the business on a broad array of legal matters related to intellectual property, including IP enforcement and protection, intermediary liability and copyright, and trade secrets
• This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team, learn about interesting new technologies and business models, and work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment
• Help manage active IP disputes end-to-end, partnering with internal teams and outside counsel on case strategy, negotiations, and litigation support
• Assess and triage new off-platform infringement reports, provide enforcement recommendations, and coordinate with outside counsel and brand protection vendors
• Draft and execute cease-and-desist letters, DMCA takedown notices, and platform-specific IP complaints, while managing brand protection vendors
• Oversee the IP notice-and-takedown program, including partnering with Trust and Safety, Developer Relations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve escalations and align on decisions, refining related legal guidance and policy, and counseling feature launches on Roblox’s IP Platform
• Drive strategy and execution with respect to on-platform enforcement initiatives and advise on new launches with respect to platform liability issues (e.g., DMCA, EU Digital Services Act)
• Build and update playbooks, templates, and policies to streamline internal IP team projects, portfolio management, and company-wide programs
• Support initiatives and strategies to protect hard IP
• Provide IP training to cross-functional partners
• Remain up-to-date on relevant laws, regulations, and evolving industry standards to provide sound legal advice
• Tackle any additional incoming questions to the legal team that you are interested in!

Requirements

• Successful candidates will have strong experience advising on current legal frameworks and risks in the intellectual property space, including infringement assessment, IP disputes, platform liability, global copyright frameworks, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technology issues
• Previous experience counseling on platform liability in the tech industry
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a consumer-facing technology company
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• A track record of educating internal stakeholders, translating complex concepts, and advising on risk mitigation strategies
• A strong working knowledge of intellectual property legal issues, including those related to trademark and copyright protection, brand enforcement, customs enforcement, technology licensing, artificial intelligence, and content moderation
• Strong business-oriented judgment and the ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, and provide advice that is creative, practical, and legally acceptable, taking into account the needs and objectives of the business
• Ability to work well with a growing team and desire to seek responsibility and work autonomously. Must be able to manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues, particularly in a fast-paced, corporate setting
• Sense of humor, low ego, and high level of professionalism