Senior Counsel Business & Legal Affairs (Production)

Company: Roku
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:Roku is looking for a Senior Counsel to support the Business Affairs function in Roku's expanding Production Legal team. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Produiction.KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:Work with the Business Affairs Lead to support for Roku's Original Programming business.Negotiate and draft agreements, and providing legal guidance, primarily relating to the development, sale, production, finance and distribution of episodic and feature length programming.Advise on related areas of law (e.g., contracts, copyrights, trademarks, privacy, publicity, defamation).Involved in developing, implementing and administering the business policies and procedures for Roku's Original Programming business.Work with management, creative, sales, product, engineering, finance and human resources departments to provide information and business advice on a regular basis.Analyze business and legal issues related to development, production, acquisition, and finance of content.MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:5+ years of relevant business affairs experience.Juris Doctor and membership in good standing with the California Bar, or the ability to register as In-House Counsel in California.Substantial experience in television and film production either at a studio, network, streaming service or entertainment law firm.Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation of legal complexity and risk.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Ability to demonstrate sound judgment whether independently or in collaboration with in-house colleagues.Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication.Excellent drafting, negotiation and organization skills; experience negotiating and drafting all manner of contracts for film and television, development, production, finance, and distribution.Strong analytical and computer skills.#LI-BD1SDL2017

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