Closing Date: 30th November, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
Thomson Reuters is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to manage disputes globally for a leading global technology company that provides industry-leading workflow software and information solutions, alongside world-class journalism, to empower legal, tax, accounting, and risk & compliance professionals in more than 70 countries.

You will manage a broad portfolio of commercial litigation and disputes, including class actions, intellectual property and copyright, privacy, antitrust, and other high-stakes business disputes globally.

You will join a legal team at the forefront of AI transformation, with access to CoCounsel and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge legal technology grounded in Thomson Reuters' trusted Westlaw and Practical Law content.

You will sit in the General Counsel's Office (GCO) Litigation Practice Group, report to the Global Head of Commercial Litigation, and work with business leaders, GCO colleagues across practice groups, and outside counsel around the world.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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