IP Litigation Attorney
Job Description
Key Skills Required
Master these to land this role
Want to know if you're a match for this job?
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-house 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!
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
How would you rate this job post?
See what other professionals think about this role.
Similar Opportunities
More Openings at Reddit
Explore Top Companies in this Space
Later
Marketing Tech / Social Media / Creator Economy
Collectively
Marketing & Advertising / Influencer Marketing / Social Media
Kettle
Digital Creative Agency & Brand Strategy / Product Design, UI/UX Engineering & Mobile Applications / Social Media Marketing, Content Creation & Campaign Management
Brandwatch
Social Media Management / Consumer Intelligence / Enterprise Software
Reddit is a social news and discussion website where users can share and discuss content on a wide range of topics. The platform is divided into thousands of communities, known as subreddits, each focused on a specific topic or interest. Users can submit content, such as links, images, and text posts, and engage with others through comments and votes. Reddit's algorithm uses the votes to rank content, making popular posts more visible to a wider audience. The company aims to provide a platform for users to share ideas, opinions, and experiences, and to facilitate discussions and connections between people with similar interests. With its large and active user base, Reddit has become a significant platform for social and cultural commentary, and has been used by companies and organizations to engage with their audiences and promote their brands.
Safety First
- Never pay for a job application.
- Do not share sensitive bank info.
- Verify the client before starting work.