Global IP Strategy Leader — Litigation & Portfolio (Remote)

Kenyan Edu; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 266,000 - 418,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Global benefit programs

Family planning support

Gender-affirming care

Mental health & coaching

Flexible vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Reddit is seeking a pragmatic, strategic IP expert to join its Legal team to drive its global IP strategy and provide seasoned counsel. You will oversee a broad portfolio, shape litigation strategy, and advise cross-functional partners on copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret matters.

In collaboration with engineering, product, and outside counsel, you will mitigate IP risk and build Reddit’s patent portfolio while aligning with product roadmaps and business goals.

Qualifications

• JD, bar license in a US state, with top academic background.
• 10+ years of IP litigation experience, ideally from big law and in-house tech.
• Strong copyright, patent, trademark & trade secret knowledge.
• Ability to lead a wide range of IP matters across teams.
• Proven track record handling complex copyright litigation.
• Experience in patent litigation, licensing, portfolio development; AI/ML, web tech, social platforms, mobile preferred.
• Strategic thinker balancing business and legal risk.
• Excellent communicator with cross-functional collaboration.
• Passionate about Reddit and its mission.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve worldwide IP litigation strategy aligned with product roadmaps and business goals.
• Oversee global IP portfolio aligned with priorities and differentiation.
• Shape international litigation stance on emerging IP matters.
• Translate competitive IP landscapes into actionable recommendations.
• Advise cross-functional partners on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secrets.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal teams and outside counsel to mitigate IP risk and build portfolio.
• Make smart judgments, navigate risks, and manage internal/external challenges.

Skills

IP litigation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar license (US)

Job description

Reddit is seeking a pragmatic, strategic IP expert to join its Legal team to drive its global IP strategy and provide seasoned counsel. You will oversee a broad portfolio, shape litigation strategy, and advise cross-functional partners on copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret matters.

In collaboration with engineering, product, and outside counsel, you will mitigate IP risk and build Reddit’s patent portfolio while aligning with product roadmaps and business goals.