Legal Counsel Jobs at Roblox with Visa Sponsorship
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Product Counsel, Safety you will act as a key advisor and first point of legal contact to support our product, engineering, and other teams in building the future of the Roblox platform. Our mission as Product Counsel is to become product experts and to provide thoughtful and effective legal advice to help our business teams succeed. To accomplish this, we work closely with other members of the legal team and collaborate with a wide range of cross-functional teams to identify risks while maintaining a keen sense of business judgment. This role is dedicated to providing strategic legal advice to internal product and engineering teams, primarily focused on Safety. The role requires application of complex, evolving legal frameworks to new and innovative products and services. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team, learn about interesting new technologies and business models, and work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. You will report to Senior Product Counsel, Safety, at our San Mateo offices.
You Will
- Act as a trusted advisor to Roblox Safety product, engineering, and operations teams as well as company leadership throughout the product and process development lifecycle to ensure healthy product launches.
- Ensure compliance with US and international laws and regulations including those concerning online safety and consumer protection.
- Coordinate advice with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, marketing, policy, and other internal and external legal counsel.
- Stay on top of the latest developments in a fast-changing legal landscape and develop deep expertise in Roblox’s products.
- Build positive and influential relationships company-wide through trusted advising, knowledge-sharing and training.
You Have
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a consumer-facing technology company.
- Previous experience counseling on online safety and child safety regulations.
- Strong business-oriented judgment and the ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, and provide advice that is creative, practical, and legally acceptable, taking into account the needs and objectives of the business.
- Understand the letter of the law and can approach problems in a practical, principled approach.
- The ability to manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively investigating and identifying issues.
- The desire to work on a small but growing team, and a track record of collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to overcome complex challenges.
- A license to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
COMPENSATION
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 as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $252,210—$297,550 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
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 to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Product Counsel, Safety you will act as a key advisor and first point of legal contact to support our product, engineering, and other teams in building the future of the Roblox platform. Our mission as Product Counsel is to become product experts and to provide thoughtful and effective legal advice to help our business teams succeed. To accomplish this, we work closely with other members of the legal team and collaborate with a wide range of cross-functional teams to identify risks while maintaining a keen sense of business judgment. This role is dedicated to providing strategic legal advice to internal product and engineering teams, primarily focused on Safety. The role requires application of complex, evolving legal frameworks to new and innovative products and services. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team, learn about interesting new technologies and business models, and work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. You will report to Senior Product Counsel, Safety, at our San Mateo offices.
You Will
- Act as a trusted advisor to Roblox Safety product, engineering, and operations teams as well as company leadership throughout the product and process development lifecycle to ensure healthy product launches.
- Ensure compliance with US and international laws and regulations including those concerning online safety and consumer protection.
- Coordinate advice with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, marketing, policy, and other internal and external legal counsel.
- Stay on top of the latest developments in a fast-changing legal landscape and develop deep expertise in Roblox’s products.
- Build positive and influential relationships company-wide through trusted advising, knowledge-sharing and training.
You Have
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a consumer-facing technology company.
- Previous experience counseling on online safety and child safety regulations.
- Strong business-oriented judgment and the ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, and provide advice that is creative, practical, and legally acceptable, taking into account the needs and objectives of the business.
- Understand the letter of the law and can approach problems in a practical, principled approach.
- The ability to manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively investigating and identifying issues.
- The desire to work on a small but growing team, and a track record of collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to overcome complex challenges.
- A license to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
COMPENSATION
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 as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $252,210—$297,550 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
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 to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
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Align your bar admission strategically
Roblox's legal team handles U.S. and international matters, but most in-house roles require active U.S. bar admission. If you're awaiting results or hold a foreign law degree, clarify your admission status upfront so it doesn't stall an otherwise strong application.
Target practice areas Roblox actively recruits
Focus your applications on privacy, IP, platform trust, and commercial contracts. These reflect the legal work a global user-generated content platform generates at scale, and they map closely to where Roblox has historically concentrated its legal hiring.
Search open Legal Counsel roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Legal Counsel openings at Roblox by visa type, so you can confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying rather than discovering limitations late in the process.
Prepare degree equivalency documentation early
H-1B specialty occupation petitions for attorney roles require demonstrating that your position requires a specific degree. If your law degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation ahead of time so USCIS filing isn't delayed after your start date is agreed.
Factor H-1B cap timing into your job search calendar
If you need a new H-1B and aren't currently cap-exempt, USCIS registration opens in March for an October 1 start. Build your Roblox application timeline around this window to avoid accepting an offer you can't activate until the following fiscal year.
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Find Legal Counsel at Roblox JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Roblox sponsor H-1B visas for Legal Counsels?
Yes, Roblox sponsors H-1B visas for Legal Counsel roles. The company has an established pattern of supporting work visa petitions for in-house attorneys, including initial H-1B filings and extensions. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, your offer timing will need to align with USCIS's annual registration window, which opens each March.
How do I apply for Legal Counsel jobs at Roblox?
You can browse and apply for Legal Counsel openings at Roblox directly through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility before investing time in the process. Roblox typically recruits for legal roles on a rolling basis across privacy, IP, and commercial practices, so checking regularly is worthwhile.
Which visa types does Roblox sponsor for Legal Counsel roles?
Roblox sponsors several visa categories for Legal Counsel positions, including the H-1B, H-1B1 (available to Chilean and Singaporean nationals), E-3 (for Australian citizens), TN (for Canadian and Mexican attorneys), and F-1 OPT. For longer-term pathways, Roblox also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, which typically follows a period of employment and involves PERM labor certification through the DOL.
What qualifications does Roblox expect for Legal Counsel roles?
Most Legal Counsel roles at Roblox require a J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state. Relevant in-house or law firm experience in areas like data privacy, platform regulation, IP licensing, or commercial agreements is typically expected. For attorneys with foreign law degrees, credential evaluations are often needed to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements during visa petitioning.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Roblox Legal Counsel offer?
Timeline depends on your visa category. H-1B cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date and require USCIS registration in March, so offers accepted mid-year may not activate for months. E-3 and TN processing is faster, often taking two to six weeks through consular processing. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship typically spans one to three years from initiation.
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