Director, Intellectual Property

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Intellectual Property to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will lead global intellectual property strategy and litigation support across a fast-moving, highly visible media environment. The position will partner closely with engineering, product, and legal stakeholders to protect innovations, manage risk, and strengthen the organization's IP position. It is well suited for a seasoned legal leader who can balance strategic judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and complex copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secrets issues.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $266,000 – $418,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the global IP litigation strategy to align with business goals
• Oversee and manage the global IP portfolio in line with business priorities
• Shape the international litigation approach for emerging IP issues
• Translate competitive IP landscapes into actionable strategies
• Serve as a subject matter expert on copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secrets matters
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and legal teams to safeguard IP and build the patent portfolio
• Make sound judgment calls and manage risks related to IP effectively

Qualifications

• JD with top academic credentials and an active U.S. state bar license
• 10+ years of experience in IP litigation, with a blend of big law and in-house roles
• Deep understanding of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secrets law
• Proven leadership on diverse IP matters with collaborative skills across teams
• Demonstrated success navigating complex copyright litigation challenges
• Experience in patent litigation, licensing, and portfolio development, ideally in tech sectors
• Strong strategic thinking and risk assessment skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible global benefit programs for various lifestyles
• Family planning support
• Gender-affirming care
• Mental health and coaching benefits
• Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off
• Generous paid parental leave

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.