Director, Intellectual Property

1 month ago
Full-time
Executive
Legal
Reddit

Reddit

Reddit is a diverse network of communities where users engage in content creation, voting, and discussions on a wide range of topics.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2005
$550M raised

Description

  • Define and evolve Reddit’s worldwide IP litigation strategy in alignment with product roadmaps, market positioning, risk profile, and business goals.
  • Oversee Reddit’s global IP portfolio and align it with business priorities and competitive differentiation.
  • Shape Reddit’s international litigation strategy for emerging and novel IP matters.
  • Translate competitive IP landscapes into actionable strategic recommendations.
  • Advise cross-functional partners and Legal team members on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret matters.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, Legal, and outside counsel to mitigate IP risk, protect Reddit’s business and innovations, and build its patent portfolio.
  • Assess risks, make strategic judgment calls, and manage internal and external challenges on IP matters.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree, strong academic background, and an active license in a U.S. state bar.
  • 10+ years of experience as an IP litigator, preferably combining major law firm training with in-house technology or fast-paced company experience.
  • Strong knowledge of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret law.
  • Experience leading diverse IP matters and collaborating across teams.
  • Proven experience handling complex and emerging copyright litigation challenges.
  • Experience with patent litigation, licensing negotiations, and IP portfolio development.
  • Preferred experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning, web technologies, social products and platforms, or mobile technologies.
  • Strategic and detail-oriented approach to complex problem solving and business-focused solutions.
  • Ability to assess and clearly communicate legal and business risk to executive, business, and technical audiences.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, collaboration, prioritization, relationship-building, and ownership skills; familiarity with Reddit preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $266,000–$418,000 USD, plus restricted stock units and potential commission depending on the position.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and income replacement programs.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, and caregiving.
  • Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
  • Mental health and coaching benefits.
  • Flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, and generous paid parental leave.

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