Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to manage a broad global portfolio of commercial litigation and disputes, including class actions, intellectual property and copyright matters, privacy, antitrust, and other high-stakes business disputes. The role is part of the General Counsel’s Office (GCO) Litigation Practice Group and reports to the Global Head of Commercial Litigation. It works closely with business leaders, colleagues across GCO practice groups, and outside counsel around the world. The position is part of a legal team working with emerging legal technologies, including CoCounsel, AI, and eDiscovery tools. The role calls for litigation strategy aligned with business objectives, practical legal advice, effective oversight of counsel and litigation processes, and conduct consistent with Thomson Reuters’ Trust Principles of integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Requirements

Law degree.
Current admission to practice in at least one U.S. state bar.
5–10+ years of post-qualification experience managing commercial litigation or arbitration, in private practice or in-house.
Technology-forward mindset and demonstrated ability to embrace emerging legal technologies, including legal AI and eDiscovery tools.
Sound judgment and ability to provide timely, practical advice and set strategy.
Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in data protection/privacy law or intellectual property, especially copyright enforcement.
Written and verbal communication skills in languages in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial disputes and litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead copyright and other intellectual property enforcement and defense.
Direct class action defense, including antitrust and privacy claims.
Develop and oversee litigation strategy aligned with business objectives, including early case assessment, budgeting, and risk analysis.
Select, instruct, and oversee outside counsel globally.
Oversee disclosure, discovery, and records management, using eDiscovery and legal technology to drive efficiency.
Respond to subpoenas, regulatory requests, and other third-party demands for information.
Act consistently with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles: integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Benefits

Flexible vacation and work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off annually.
Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plan, including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs and potential annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Paid holidays, sick and safe paid time off, parental leave, and sabbatical leave.
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance; optional life and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Fitness reimbursement.
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit.
Access to a 529 Plan and commuter benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting and ESG initiatives.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.