Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Thomson Reuters•Frisco, TX

1d•$157,500 - $292,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to manage disputes globally for a leading technology company providing workflow software and information solutions, as well as journalism, to professionals in more than 70 countries. The role manages a broad portfolio of commercial litigation and disputes, including class actions, intellectual property and copyright matters, privacy, antitrust, and other high-stakes business disputes. The position is part of the General Counsel's Office (GCO) Litigation Practice Group and reports to the Global Head of Commercial Litigation. It works with business leaders, GCO colleagues across practice groups, and outside counsel around the world. The successful candidate will join a legal team engaged in AI transformation and will have access to CoCounsel and other legal technology grounded in Thomson Reuters' Westlaw and Practical Law content. The role calls for a technology-forward litigation lawyer who can set sound strategy, provide practical advice, and manage matters across jurisdictions while acting consistently with Thomson Reuters' Trust Principles of integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

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.
Career development and continuous learning programs.
Flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, and access to the Headspace app.
Retirement savings and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs and possible annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, and paid holidays.
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 and commuter benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.