Director, Intellectual Property

EngineersOfAI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddit is seeking a pragmatic, strategic IP expert to join our Legal team to drive global IP strategy and provide seasoned counsel across the business. You will oversee the IP portfolio, shape litigation and strategic posture on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secrets, and collaborate with engineering, product, and outside counsel to protect Reddit’s brand and innovations.

Qualified candidates hold a JD and current US bar admission, with 10+ years in IP litigation, ideally with tech

Qualifications

• JD degree and current license in a US state bar.
• 10+ years of IP litigation experience, preferably with big law and in-house tech experience.
• Strong understanding of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret law.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Reddit’s worldwide IP litigation strategy.
• Oversee and align the IP portfolio with business priorities.
• Shape international litigation stance on diverse IP matters.
• Advise cross-functional partners on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret matters.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and outside counsel to mitigate IP risk and protect Reddit’s brand and innovations.

Skills

IP litigation

Copyright law

Trademark law

Patent law

Trade secrets

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US)

Job description

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 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com.

We’re looking for a pragmatic, strategic IP expert to join our Legal team. In this role, you will use your experience, expertise, and proactive approach to drive Reddit’s global IP strategy, provide seasoned counsel, and make a big impact on Reddit’s rapidly-growing business.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and continuously evolve Reddit’s worldwide IP litigation strategy, aligning it with Reddit’s product roadmaps, market positioning, risk profile, and long-term business goals.
• Oversee Reddit’s global IP portfolio, ensuring it is aligned with Reddit’s business priorities and competitive differentiation objectives.
• Shape and refine Reddit’s international litigation and strategic stance regarding a diverse array of emerging, novel 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 members on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret matters.
• 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.
• Make smart judgment calls, navigate risks, and creatively manage internal and external challenges on Reddit’s IP matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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-home experience at a tech or fast-paced company.
• Strong understanding of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret law.
• Ability to lead on a wide variety of IP matters and proactively collaborate with various teams across Reddit.
• Proven track record navigating intricate and emerging copyright litigation challenges.
• Experience with patent litigation, licensing negotiations, and portfolio development, with a strong preference for experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning; web technologies; social products, technologies, and platforms; and/or the mobile space.
• Ability to think strategically at a high-level and from deep in the details to drive complex problem solving and develop creative, business-forward solutions.
• Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate it clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences.
• Nimble, fast moving, and an excellent communicator. You can 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 love and use Reddit!

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