Senior Counsel, IP, Risk, and Litigation

As Senior Counsel, IP, Risk, and Litigation, you'll be the direct point of contact for patent portfolio management, trademark portfolio and enforcement, cybersecurity incidents, law enforcement requests, and IP litigation, alongside legal support for brand and growth marketing, and our customer experience teams. You'll operate independently across a broad practice area, escalating only the most complex or business-critical matters, and you'll partner regularly with the Marketing, Engineering, CX, and Security teams. This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel. We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office, three days per week.

Responsibilities

Lead trademark portfolio strategy and enforcement across Strava and Runna; Build and protect Strava's patent portfolio, partnering with the business to identify and protect emerging innovation; Drive IP litigation matters from strategy through resolution; Own cybersecurity legal matters end to end, advising quickly and confidently when incidents arise; Manage law enforcement data requests, building scalable processes so recurring matters don't require bespoke handling each time; Partner with Brand and Growth Marketing teams to advise on legal risk in campaigns and initiatives; Advise the CX team on legal questions that arise in user interactions; Build scalable frameworks and playbooks that let this practice area grow alongside the business

Requirements

8+ years of experience across multiple legal practice areas, such as IP, litigation, or brand protection, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles; A track record of sound, independent judgment in ambiguous situations without relying on precedent; Comfort using AI tools in your own work, and advising others on AI-related legal questions; Clear judgment about when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate; Licensed to practice law, with active bar membership in good standing

Nice to have

Experience with in-house legal work at a consumer tech or social platform is a plus; Experience managing outside counsel across multiple practice areas is a plus; Experience with global legal frameworks is a plus