What's the salary range?

Reddit lists $266,000–$418,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Director, Intellectual Property role.

What seniority level is this role?

Reddit targets director candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Director, Intellectual Property role at Reddit.

Director, Intellectual Property at Reddit

Joblaze summary

The Director of Intellectual Property at Reddit is responsible for shaping and executing the company's global IP strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and product development. This role requires a deep understanding of copyright, trademark, and patent law, along with a strong background in IP litigation, ideally from both a law firm and in-house perspective. It suits seasoned professionals with over a decade of experience who can navigate complex legal landscapes and collaborate effectively across teams. Reddit's dynamic environment demands a strategic thinker who can balance legal risks with business objectives.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 22, 2026. Last confirmed on Reddit's careers page October 10, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 94% of 70 comparable director other roles in United States we track (median $203,500 across 34 companies).

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Reddit lists $266,000–$418,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Director, Intellectual Property role.
What seniority level is this role?: Reddit targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Director, Intellectual Property role at Reddit.

From the original posting

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:

$266,000—$418,000 USD

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Director, Intellectual Property

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