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Director, Intellectual Property

Reddit

Remote - United States · Remote · full time · Director

$266,000 – $418,000

Listed on Reddit’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads intellectual property strategy and litigation for Reddit, requiring a senior attorney to develop worldwide IP policies, oversee the patent portfolio, and advise cross-functional teams on copyright, trademark, patent and trade secret issues. It suits experienced IP counsel from tech environments who combine strategic thinking with deep legal expertise and want to protect a major internet platform's innovations and brand.

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What they ask for

Required

  • JD and bar admission in a US state
  • 10+ years IP litigation experience
  • Mix of big law firm and in-house tech company experience
  • Strong understanding of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret law
  • Proven track record navigating complex copyright litigation
  • Ability to lead diverse IP matters and collaborate across teams
  • Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving skills
  • Ability to calibrate and communicate risk to executives and technical audiences

Nice to have

  • Patent litigation, licensing, and portfolio development experience
  • Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning IP matters
  • Experience with web technologies and social platforms
  • Experience with mobile space IP issues

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