Strava

Senior Counsel, IP, Risk, and Litigation

Hybrid

Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.

Hybrid · Strava SF

Employer listed it 5 weeks ago · Added yesterday

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Salary

$260,000 to $280,000

Location

Hybrid · Strava SF

Timezone

Not stated

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Remote flexibility

Hybrid

This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Strava SF, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.

What the employer says

Source listing states candidate location: "Strava SF, Hybrid"
Listing mentions "Hybrid" and three days per week in the office

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About the role

About Strava

Strava is the app for active people. With over 200 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with Strava today.

Our mission is simple: to motivate people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward.

About This Role

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. You’ll develop creative, scalable solutions that manage risk and move the business forward with confidence. You’ll embrace AI as a core part of how you work; bringing curiosity, sound judgment, and an experimental mindset to using AI tools to drive efficiency, accelerate problem-solving, and operate with greater speed and impact.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, commercially-minded, AI-forward attorney who thrives at the intersection of brand protection, IP, and risk. It’s perfect for someone who brings deep expertise in IP protection, a pragmatic approach to complex problems, and a genuine passion for partnering with the business to strike the balance between risk and progress. 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.

What You'll Do:

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

What You'll Bring to the Team:

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

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

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
·Experience with in-house legal work at a consumer tech or social platform is a plus

Benefits

·Movement brings us together. At Strava, we’re building the world’s largest community of active people, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals.
·Our global team is passionate about making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at Strava makes an impact.
·When you join Strava, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and drive, let’s build something incredible together.

How to apply

1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
2Tailor your CV to the role at Strava, mentioning your remote working experience.
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