About IP House

At IP House, we empower brands, legal professionals, and rights holders to manage and protect intellectual property—both online and offline—on a truly global scale. Through cutting-edge technology and deep cross-border expertise, we deliver scalable, end-to-end solutions for IP portfolio management, enforcement, and content and brand protection.

With over 700 experts operating across five continents, we are trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands to combat counterfeiting, piracy, and IP infringement at scale. From digital platforms to physical marketplaces, we help clients safeguard what matters most—everywhere it matters.

Overview of the Role:

Our clients rely on us to fiercely protect their intellectual property. To support the company’s rapid growth, we seek a Senior Investigator for our Special Investigations Unit to lead complex investigations aimed at dismantling criminal operations worldwide. The ideal candidate has proven success in using OSINT techniques to identify threat actors and attribute their actions. The successful candidate will be able to function in a broad-based, fast-paced, high-energy environment while executing impactful investigations.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume. This will provide you with a greater opportunity to stand out and advance in our selection process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex investigations into intellectual property infringement using advanced OSINT techniques and digital intelligence tools.
• Gather and analyze information from online sources, including websites, social media, forums, and dark web environments.
• Identify counterfeit, trademark, and copyright infringement operations by uncovering hidden infrastructure, networks, and key actors.
• Perform code review, network traffic analysis, and technical investigations to understand illicit websites, applications, and devices.
• Develop and utilize automation scripts (e.g., Python) to streamline investigative processes.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, criminal referrals, and actionable recommendations to support enforcement and legal action.
• Collaborate with analysts, investigators, attorneys, law enforcement, and clients to advance investigations and achieve case objectives.
• Present findings to stakeholders, translating complex technical information into clear, actionable insights.
• Maintain expertise in OSINT methodologies, intellectual property law, emerging threats, and evolving technologies.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience conducting complex OSINT investigations, including high-stakes attribution investigations and threat actor identification.
• Advanced expertise in OSINT methodologies, including social engineering, infiltration, data mining, automation, and dark web research.
• Strong technical skills in network traffic analysis, code review, and Python (or similar) scripting for investigative automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences and produce detailed investigative reports.
• Experience conducting foreign-language investigations and working across international environments.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and investigative judgment, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property laws and the ability to translate legal concepts into effective investigative strategies.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and pursuing infringers, coupled with a passion for IP protection, ethical conduct, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why IP House:

IP House is redefining how the world combats illicit trade and intellectual property theft—delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions that empower global brands and rights holders through innovation, strategic expertise, and a relentless commitment to global enforcement.

Achieving this ambitious mission requires the collaboration of an exceptionally talented team.  We believe our people are the foundation of everything we do—and we invest accordingly. From day one, we foster a culture rooted in continuous learning, professional growth, and shared excellence.

We also understand that meaningful work begins with a strong foundation. That’s why we offer a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a fast-scaling organization with a strong reputation for results—and room to grow with it. Join us in safeguarding the brands, content, and innovations that shape our world.

IP House is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.