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Director, Intellectual Property

Reddit· Legal
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Remote$266k - $418kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Pragmatic, strategic IP expert to drive Reddit’s global IP strategy, provide seasoned counsel, and impact Reddit’s rapidly-growing business. Remote role in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Define and continuously evolve Reddit’s worldwide IP litigation strategy, aligning it with product roadmaps, market positioning, risk profile, and long-term business goals.
  • Oversee Reddit’s global IP portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities and competitive differentiation objectives.
  • Shape and refine Reddit’s international litigation and strategic stance regarding emerging IP matters.
  • Translate complex competitive IP landscapes into actionable strategic recommendations.
  • Be a subject matter expert and provide advice to cross functional partners and Legal team on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret matters.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and legal teams, along with outside counsel, to mitigate IP risk, protect Reddit’s brand, business, and innovations, and build Reddit’s patent portfolio.
  • Make smart judgment calls, navigate risks, and creatively manage internal and external challenges on Reddit’s IP matters.

Qualifications

  • JD, top academic background, and current license in a state bar in the United States.
  • 10+ years of experience as an IP litigator, preferably with a mix of big law firm training and in-house experience at a tech or fast-paced company.
  • Strong understanding of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret law.

Skills

Required:IP litigation leadershipCopyrightPatentTrademarkTrade secrets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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