Assistant General Counsel, Litigation
About The Position
Thomson Reuters is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to manage a broad portfolio of global 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. The position works with business leaders, GCO colleagues across practice groups, and outside counsel around the world. It offers the opportunity to work with legal technology, including CoCounsel, and tools grounded in Thomson Reuters' Westlaw and Practical Law content.
Requirements
- Law degree and 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.
- A technology-forward mindset and demonstrated ability to embrace emerging legal technologies, including legal AI and eDiscovery tools.
- Sound judgment and the 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 hybrid working environment for office-based roles.
- Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
- Flexible vacation and paid time off, including two company-wide Mental Health Days and paid holidays.
- Access to the Headspace app and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Retirement savings and a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee incentive programs; the role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
- Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 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 and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit.
- Access to a 529 Plan.
- Commuter benefits.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Career development and continuous learning programs, including Grow My Way.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
