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Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Thomson Reuters Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$172,000 CAD - $222,000 CAD per year

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Description

Thomson Reuters is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to manage disputes globally for a leading global technology company. 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.

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.

What's in it For You?

  • Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment.
  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: supportive workplace policies.
  • Career Development and Growth: continuous learning and skill development.
  • Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans.
  • Culture: globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging.
  • Social Impact: opportunities to make an impact in the community.

Skills

Required

  • commercial litigation
  • intellectual property
  • copyright enforcement
  • privacy law
  • antitrust law
  • legal AI
  • eDiscovery tools

Nice to have

  • data protection law
  • additional language skills
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