Thomson Reuters
Assistant General Counsel, Litigation
$158K–$292K
United States of America, Eagan, Minnesota +2 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- United States of America, Eagan, Minnesota
United States of America, Frisco, Texas
United States of America, Ann Arbor, Michigan - Experience
- 5 – 10+ years of post-qualification experience; private practice or in-house.
- Education
- Law degree
About the job
Manages global commercial litigation and disputes for Thomson Reuters, developing strategy and overseeing cases, counsel, discovery, and third-party information demands.
What you'll do
- Manage commercial disputes and litigation across jurisdictions, including class actions and intellectual property matters.
- Develop litigation strategy, including early case assessment, budgeting, and risk analysis; select and oversee outside counsel.
- Oversee disclosure, discovery, records management, and responses to subpoenas and regulatory requests.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to embrace emerging legal technologies, including legal AI and eDiscovery tools.
- Sound judgment, practical strategic advice, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
Nice to have
- Background in data protection/privacy law or intellectual property, especially copyright enforcement.
- Written and verbal communication skills in languages in addition to English.
Pay
$157,500 USD - $292,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
CoCounsel, Westlaw, Practical Law, eDiscovery
AI focus
Work with legal AI and emerging legal technologies; access to CoCounsel.
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