Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Jobgether

2d • Remote

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage a global litigation portfolio in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. You will provide strategic oversight across complex commercial, consumer, employment, intellectual property, and securities litigation matters, ensuring consistent, defensible, and cost-effective legal approaches. Partnering closely with executives, cross-functional teams, and outside counsel, you will shape litigation strategy, mitigate risk, and provide actionable guidance to senior leadership. This is a highly visible position where your judgment and expertise will influence the company’s legal posture globally, requiring a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions. You will also drive process improvements within the litigation function and mentor other legal team members.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience litigating complex matters in financial services, technology, or related industries, in-house, government, or at a top law firm.
• Admission to practice law in the U.S., U.K., or Canada.
• Strong judgment and ability to manage high-visibility, complex litigation matters.
• Experience directing outside counsel and managing budgets and strategy for multiple, simultaneous cases.
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and risk assessment.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with an opportunity-making attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in emerging technologies, digital assets, or crypto is a plus.
• Experience handling client legal threats and cross-border disputes, particularly in technology or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s global civil litigation portfolio, including complex disputes and high-stakes matters.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel domestically and internationally, including strategy, budgets, and quality control.
• Manage disputes across categories such as consumer class actions, commercial litigation, employment claims, IP threats, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and execute cross-border litigation strategies, including jurisdictional challenges, arbitration enforcement, and international discovery.
• Collaborate with internal legal, compliance, product, and security teams on pre-litigation risk mitigation and early case assessments.
• Lead initiatives to enhance litigation processes and operational efficiency within the legal department.
• Provide concise, executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a dynamic legal team.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace, supportive of continuous learning and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees