VP, Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Litigation and IP

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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.

 

About the role

We are seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to lead Roku’s global strategic litigation and intellectual property function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining litigation strategy, overseeing the Company’s full litigation portfolio, and guiding the development and protection of Roku’s intellectual property.

You will operate at the intersection of legal strategy and business execution—helping leaders make informed, risk-based decisions while ensuring the Company handles disputes with clarity, consistency, and discipline. This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on litigation posture, IP strategy, and legal risk.

This role requires a combination of strategic judgment, operational leadership, and business pragmatism, with the ability to build scalable systems and influence outcomes across a complex, fast-moving organization.

For New York and California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $430,000 and $720,000, with additional equity. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographic 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

Global litigation leadership

• Own Roku’s global litigation portfolio end-to-end, including IP disputes, commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and consumer/class actions
• Define and drive litigation strategy, including when to litigate, settle, or escalate matters based on business impact

Litigation strategy and operating model

• Build and implement a repeatable litigation operating system, including intake, early case assessment, playbooks, and post-mortems
• Establish consistent frameworks for decision-making, prioritization, and risk management

Intellectual property leadership

• Oversee Roku’s IP portfolio, including patent strategy, prosecution oversight, and alignment with product and business priorities
• Guide defensive and offensive IP strategy in partnership with internal teams and external counsel

Outside counsel and cost management

• Develop and manage a disciplined outside counsel program, including staffing models, fee structures, and performance expectations
• Drive strategic cost control while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes

Cross-functional partnership

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Ads, Finance, and executive leadership to proactively reduce legal risk and inform key business decisions
• Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders

Governance and risk management

• Strengthen litigation governance practices, including discovery processes, document retention, and compliance frameworks
• Ensure scalable systems are in place to support litigation and regulatory requirements

Executive reporting and insights

• Provide clear, decision-ready reporting on litigation exposure, trends, and key matters to executive leadership and the Board
• Deliver insights that inform business strategy and risk posture

Team leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing legal team
• Build a function that can scale with the business while maintaining focus and efficiency

What you need to know

Litigation and IP expertise

• Deep experience managing complex litigation across multiple domains, including IP
• Strong understanding of patent litigation, licensing dynamics, and IP strategy

Strategic and business orientation

• Ability to translate legal risk into business decisions and tradeoffs
• Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations

Operational leadership

• Proven ability to build and scale systems, processes, and teams
• Strong discipline around prioritization, cost management, and execution

Cross-functional influence

• Experience working closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment

Communication and judgment

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights

We’re excited if you have

• 15+ years of experience leading complex litigation matters
• Significant in-house leadership experience (top-tier law firm background is a plus)
• Experience managing broad litigation portfolios beyond IP
• Strong track record of managing outside counsel and legal budgets at scale
• Experience in high-growth technology or media companies
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with sound judgment under pressure

Location

San Jose, CA / Austin, TX / Santa Monica, CA / New York, NY

What success looks like

• Litigation is managed with clear strategy, consistency, and discipline
• The business understands when to litigate, settle, and take risk—and why
• Outside counsel spend is predictable, efficient, and aligned to outcomes
• Legal is a trusted partner to product and business teams, helping prevent issues before they arise
• Leadership has clear visibility into litigation risk and strategy

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Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.

 

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.

 

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

 

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. 

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