Senior Counsel, Content Acquisition & Distribution

confidential; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity awards

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Roku is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, to support Content Acquisition and Distribution. You will draft and negotiate subscription licenses, OTT licensing, advertising terms, and distribution agreements while advising on content operations and data usage. This role requires 7+ years in transactional law, a JD from a U.S.

law school, and CA or NY bar admission. Hybrid work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transactional legal experience in digital media or technology.
• Experience drafting and negotiating content licensing and digital distribution agreements.
• Experience with intellectual property, data privacy, and security in digital media transactions.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree and JD from a U.S.-accredited law school; licensed in CA or NY.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate agreements with application developers and distribution platforms to distribute subscription apps and services.
• Draft and negotiate OTT licensing agreements with providers of subscription services and content.
• Draft and negotiate advertising terms for ad-supported content and apps.
• Draft and maintain click-through license and distribution agreements.
• Advise on content-related matters and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Advise on legal aspects of new features for content delivery and monetization.
• Advise on AI and ML initiatives in content and product.
• Collaborate with Finance, Ad Tech, and Content Security teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Licensing agreements

Digital media

Data privacy

IP knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission CA/NY

Job description

Roku is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, to support Content Acquisition and Distribution. You will draft and negotiate subscription licenses, OTT licensing, advertising terms, and distribution agreements while advising on content operations and data usage. This role requires 7+ years in transactional law, a JD from a U.S.

law school, and CA or NY bar admission. Hybrid work in the U.S.