Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, IP & Litigation

The Company is seeking a Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, IP & Litigation to lead intellectual property strategy and oversee non-employment litigation and disputes worldwide. Responsibilities include developing and executing IP portfolio, enforcement, and defense strategies; guiding patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, and open-source matters; and supporting IP due diligence and agreements. The role will direct complex disputes from early assessment through resolution, manage outside counsel and litigation budgets, and oversee litigation processes such as discovery, document preservation, and case reporting. The successful candidate will also advise business and legal partners on dispute risks, handle government inquiries, deliver training, and lead and develop legal professionals. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience leading IP strategy and complex litigation in a global organization or law firm, along with a law degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar. Demonstrated experience managing IP and commercial disputes through all stages, including trial or appellate matters, and directing outside counsel is required. Broad litigation experience across areas such as commercial, securities, privacy, consumer, or regulatory matters is preferred. Experience with IP risk and strategy in software or advertising technology, generative AI-related issues, and public-company matters is valuable; admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred.