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About the Role
Roku is seeking a Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor to provide strategic guidance on employment, labor, benefits, and related matters across UK, EMEA, and global operations. This role involves partnering with various teams to translate legal requirements into actionable advice, managing claims and litigation, and driving compliance strategies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise People Business Partners, People Shared Services, Compensation & Benefits, and other partner teams on employment matters including hiring, performance management, grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, redundancies, reorganizations, and wage and hour compliance.
- Provide counsel on agency worker and contractor engagement, reasonable accommodations, flexible work requests, leaves of absence, employee privacy, data security, benefits, TUPE transfers, and works councils.
- Support the development and maintenance of a global employment and labor framework, including handbooks, policies, and procedures.
- Research and monitor employment legislation and legal developments, proactively implementing compliance and risk-mitigation strategies.
- Review and advise on contractual agreements with third-party service providers, vendors, and staffing agencies, as well as internal practices for engaging contingent workers.
- Draft and negotiate employment agreements, performance and disciplinary notices, settlement agreements, and other employment-related documentation.
- Advise on complex and sensitive employment matters, facilitating pre-dispute resolution and positioning the organization for potential employment litigation.
- Manage employment-related claims and litigation globally, including overseeing outside counsel, responding to complaints and settlement demands, and negotiating resolutions.
- Assist with preparing, reviewing, and implementing employee training programs.
- Support additional legal projects and initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- Qualified legal professional with 6 or more years of post-qualification experience advising on employment and labor matters at a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Deep knowledge of UK employment and labor laws, with exposure to additional EMEA jurisdictions or India preferred.
- Prior in-house legal experience strongly preferred.
- Experience advising on employment and labor issues in the technology, entertainment, or content production industries preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines across stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proactive approach to identifying and suggesting process improvements.
- Ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Skills
- Employment law
- Labor law
- Benefits law
- UK employment law
- EMEA employment law
- International employment law
- Contract negotiation
- Litigation management
- Risk mitigation
- Compliance strategy
- Legal research
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- UK
- EMEA
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- 6+ years post-qualification experience
Education Level
- Qualified legal professional
Benefits
- Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources.
- Statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension).
- Time off in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs.
About the Company
- Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, aiming to power every television in the world.
- Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and connects consumers to content, publishers to audiences, and advertisers to consumers.
- Roku is a fast-growing public company where employees make valuable contributions.
- Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment focused on company success.
- Roku appreciates a sense of humor and surrounds itself with talented, easy-to-work-with individuals.
- Roku believes in a pragmatic approach to innovation, acting boldly, moving fast, and accomplishing extraordinary things through collaboration and trust.
- Roku is changing how the world watches TV.
- Roku's culture is built around problem-solving, with a pragmatic approach to innovation since 2002.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.