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. #LI-JK3 What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $157,500 USD - $292,500 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com At Thomson Reuters, we’re not riding the AI wave — we’re reshaping the future of professional work across law, tax, compliance, and journalism. Here, you will collaborate with smart, ambitious people who thrive on solving complex problems, delivering market-leading solutions, and innovating with curiosity and care. Learn more about a career with us 📖 Our Employer Story 🔍 Inside Thomson Reuters Blog 🏆 Awards and Recognition 🌱 Join Our Talent Community ✅ Protect Your Job Search Future-ready careers Our focus on a skills-first approach ensures you’ll have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

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