Senior Director, Global IP & Litigation Strategy

Unity Enterprise; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 467,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Annual discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Unity is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, IP & Litigation to lead the company’s IP and litigation function from San Francisco or New York. You will partner with the CLO and IP teams to shape strategy for patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights while directing non-employment disputes across global jurisdictions.

The role requires guiding outside counsel, managing a broad docket, and aligning IP efforts with business goals, including M&A considerations

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading IP strategy and complex litigation in global orgs or firms.
• JD from an accredited law school; admission to at least one state bar; USPTO admission preferred.
• Experience managing IP enforcement, portfolios, and disputes across tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
• Lead all non-employment litigation and disputes, coordinating with outside counsel.
• Oversee IP due diligence for M&A, licensing, and dispute settlements.
• Partner with product, privacy, and regulatory teams on open source compliance.

Skills

IP strategy

Litigation leadership

Open source licensing

M&A IP integration

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Unity is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, IP & Litigation to lead the company’s IP and litigation function from San Francisco or New York. You will partner with the CLO and IP teams to shape strategy for patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights while directing non-employment disputes across global jurisdictions.

The role requires guiding outside counsel, managing a broad docket, and aligning IP efforts with business goals, including M&A considerations