Director, Intellectual Property

Overview

This role supports the Legal team as an IP (Intellectual Property) litigation and strategy expert. You will help define and execute the organization’s global IP strategy, provide seasoned legal counsel across a range of emerging IP matters, and partner with product and engineering teams to mitigate IP risk and protect the organization’s brand and innovations.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• JD from a 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.
• Ability to lead a wide variety of IP matters and proactively collaborate across teams.
• Proven experience navigating intricate and emerging copyright litigation challenges.
• Experience with patent litigation, licensing negotiations, and portfolio development.
• 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—both at a high level and 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 clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences.
• Nimble, fast-moving, and an excellent communicator; able to articulate technical concepts clearly, negotiate, collaborate effectively, and build strong relationships; accountable and owns the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning; web technologies; social products, technologies, and platforms; and/or the mobile space.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Transparency

• Base salary range for this position: $266,000—$418,000 USD.
• In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units.
• Depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission.
• Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the ranges listed.

Benefits (U.S.-based employees)

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Global benefit programs, including workspace, professional development, and caregiving support
• Family planning support
• Gender-affirming care
• Mental health & coaching benefits
• Flexible vacation & paid volunteer time off
• Generous paid parental leave

Location

United States (state bar license in the United States required).