Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
We are looking for a Copyright Counsel to join Roblox’s Legal and Advocacy team. Reporting to the Senior IP Counsel, you will work on a broad array of intermediary liability issues with a focus on copyright, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) compliance, trademark, and our IP reporting program. This role will involve forming strategic and practical legal guidance, advising on product and policy matters, and collaborating across the organization. We are looking for someone who is familiar with intermediary liability, excited to work collaboratively with both operations and product teams, and eager to dive into complex and interesting issues related to user-generated content (UGC). This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our San Mateo Headquarters.
You Will:
- Provide subject-matter expertise and guidance to operational, product, and business teams on copyright and trademark law, the DMCA, EU Copyright Directive, and related intermediary liability issues.
- Manage and improve Roblox’s IP reporting program, including developing internal workflows and policies.
- Advise on complex IP takedown reports that require legal review.
- Evaluate intermediary liability implications of new products and features.
- Counsel on matters relating to UGC, including fair use, licensing, and content moderation.
- Remain up-to-date on relevant laws, regulations, and evolving industry standards to provide sound legal advice.
- Tackle any additional incoming questions to the legal team that you are interested in!
You Have:
- 3-5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a consumer-facing technology company.
- Working knowledge of the DMCA, U.S. copyright and trademark principles such as fair use, the E-Commerce Directive, and the EU Copyright Directive.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Experience counseling e-commerce or social media platforms with a focus on content moderation, online safety, and intermediary liability issues.
- Prior experience advising on trademark legal issues with UGC is a plus.
- Prior experience working with product policy or trust and safety organizations to develop internal and external policies.
- A track record of educating internal stakeholders, translating complex concepts, and advising on risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong business-oriented judgment and the ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, and provide advice that is creative, practical, and legally sound, taking into account the needs and objectives of the business.
- Ability to work well with a small but growing team and desire to seek responsibility and work autonomously. Must be able to manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues, particularly in a fast-paced corporate setting.
- Sense of humor and high level of professionalism.
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.
Annual Salary Range
$207,610—$247,260 USD
Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
You’ll Love:
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- At Roblox HQ:
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.
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Roblox is an immersive gaming and creation platform that offers people millions of ways to be together, inviting its community to explore, create and share endless unique experiences. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together — in a world that's safe, civil, and optimistic. To achieve this vision, we are building an innovative company that, together with the Roblox community, has the ability to strengthen our social fabric and support economic growth for people around the world.
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