Senior Investigator, Special Investigations

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 team to lead complex investigations to dismantle 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 being capable of executing impactful investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Investigator will be tasked with the following:

• Conduct comprehensive investigations into potential intellectual property (IP) infringement using advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and methodologies.
• Utilize various online resources, including social media platforms, websites, forums, and dark web monitoring tools, to gather relevant information.
• Leverage effective search strategies to uncover hidden infrastructure and key individuals or organizations engaged in counterfeiting, trademark and copyright infringement, and other IP crimes.
• Analyze code and perform network traffic analysis to understand the functionality of illicit websites, devices, and applications and identify their creators.
• Develop scripts using Python (or similar) to automate repetitive investigative tasks.
• Translate findings into actionable reports summarizing findings and making well-reasoned recommendations for further investigation or enforcement.
• Write detailed criminal referrals based on investigative findings to support legal actions and enforcement efforts.
• Stay current on emerging trends and techniques in the OSINT field and intellectual property infringement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including intelligence analysts, field investigators, attorneys, and law enforcement, to build strong cases.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, effectively communicating complex information and gathering their requirements to ensure alignment on investigative goals.
• Stay current on evolving intellectual property laws and regulations, emerging trends, and technological advancements.

What You’ll Bring:

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, take-charge person with excellent judgment. The successful candidate will have a track record of bringing infringers to justice and is committed to collaborating with a global team to make a difference. More specifically, the Senior Investigator will thrive if they have the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting high-stakes OSINT investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced OSINT techniques, including social engineering, infiltration, data mining, automation, and dark web analysis.
• Proficiency in network traffic analysis and understanding of network protocols.
• Experience in reading and analyzing code to understand the functionality of websites, devices, and applications.
• Basic proficiency in Python (or similar) to develop scripts for automating investigative tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to tailor reports and presentations with complex findings to diverse audiences, including clients.
• Ability to conduct investigations involving foreign languages.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations, with the ability to translate legal concepts into actionable investigative strategies.
• A passion for intellectual property protection and a strong ethical compass.

We hire the finest talent around the world. Compensation and benefits are competitive and based on location, skill level, and experience.

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. 

The pay range for this role is:

65,000.00 - 85,000.00 USD per year