Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property

Reddit, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 266,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated attorney with extensive experience in Intellectual Property law to join their dynamic legal team. This role involves managing IP litigation, providing strategic counsel on various IP matters, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect the company's innovations and brand. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IP law, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to mitigate risks. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IP law with significant litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.

Responsibilities

• Manage Reddit's IP litigation portfolio from strategy to resolution.
• Provide legal counsel on IP matters and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Intellectual Property Law

Litigation Experience

Patent Law

Trademark Law

Copyright Law

Trade Secret Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Remote - United States

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com.

We’re looking for a highly motivated attorney with significant Intellectual Property litigation and counseling experience to join our legal team. You will use your experience, expertise, and proactive approach to drive Reddit’s IP strategy, provide seasoned counsel, and make a big impact on Reddit’s rapidly-growing business.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all aspects of Reddit’s IP litigation portfolio, from pre-litigation strategy through case resolution.
• Provide legal counsel on all IP matters, including IP prosecution, acquisition, licensing, litigation, and strategy.
• Collaborate with Reddit’s 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.
• Analyze inbound IP licensing and acquisition opportunities, and patent assertions.
• Provide strategic advice and support to Reddit’s product and commercial teams on IP-related issues.
• Make smart judgment calls, navigate risks, and creatively manage internal and external challenges on Reddit’s IP matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• You have 10+ years of experience practicing IP law, including significant IP litigation experience and time spent working in-house for a tech company.
• You have a strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
• You want to handle a wide variety of IP matters and proactively collaborate with various teams across Reddit.
• You understand patent terminology, processes, requirements, and systems, have experience conducting prior art searches, and analyzing and interpreting patents and claim charts.
• You preferably have experience with: artificial intelligence and machine learning; web technologies; social products, technologies, and platforms; and/or the mobile space.
• You are nimble, fast moving, and an excellent communicator. You have the ability to creatively think outside the box, articulate technical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, and adapt and prioritize, while maintaining a big-picture focus on Reddit’s mission and goals. You're used to negotiating and collaborating effectively and have the ability to build strong relationships. You’re accountable and own the work you do.
• You have a J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and are a member of at least one U.S. state bar.
• You love and use Reddit!

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

The base pay range for this position is:

$266,000 - $372,400 USD

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