# Director, Intellectual Property at Reddit > Remote · United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Areddit%3A8142128 (read 2026-11-05). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Reddit](https://alderhq.app/companies/reddit) - Location text: Remote - United States; San Francisco - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Remote role open worldwide") - Posted: 2026-08-21 (75 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/reddit/jobs/8142128 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $266k–$418k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 713): p25 $215k, median $256k, p75 $293k - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 3, median offered wage $275k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) - Recognised sponsor (NL): registered as "Reddit Netherlands B.V." (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://ind.nl/en/public-register-recognised-sponsors/public-register-regular-labour-and-highly-skilled-migrants)) - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Reddit UK Ltd" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) 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-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 ### Pay Transparency This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Areddit%3A8142128 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.