Job Details

The Opportunity
This is a critical, executive-level position responsible for managing, protecting, and enforcing the organization's global IP portfolio. You must be a hands-on litigator prepared to personally handle prosecution, defense, TTAB, and USPTO matters. This is a high-visibility, highly autonomous role within a flat organizational structure, reporting jointly to the General Counsel and COO.
What You Will Do

• Proactively monitor for IP infringement across online and market activity.
• Manage and execute enforcement actions, takedowns, and demand letters.
• Directly perform hands-on litigation, including prosecution, defense, TTAB, and USPTO matters.
• Manage any ongoing litigation matters and coordinate legal strategies.
• Evaluate and maintain IP protections across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel for contract review, research, and advisory services.

Who You Are

• Must hold a U.S. law license (any state).
• Strong, demonstrable litigation experience is required (not supervisory-only).
• Ability to litigate in TTAB and relevant USPTO proceedings.
• Broad IP experience covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with executive leadership.
• International experience is strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate is a hands-on, litigation-focused IP Counsel with a broad understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They must be prepared to personally handle the full spectrum of IP enforcement and defense, including TTAB and USPTO proceedings.

About Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Contingent Workforce Solutions, Executive Search, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search specializes in U.S. Hiring for Global Businesses.