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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.
Job Responsibility
Global litigation leadership
Litigation strategy and operating model
Intellectual property leadership
Outside counsel and cost management
Cross-functional partnership
Governance and risk management
Executive reporting and insights
Team leadership
Requirements
Deep experience managing complex litigation across multiple domains, including IP
Strong understanding of patent litigation, licensing dynamics, and IP strategy
Ability to translate legal risk into business decisions and tradeoffs
Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations
Proven ability to build and scale systems, processes, and teams
Strong discipline around prioritization, cost management, and execution
Experience working closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights
Nice to 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
What we offer
Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
Local benefits including healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension)