VP, Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Litigation and IP

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. 

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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