Assistant General Counsel - Litigation at Jobgether – United States

Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Assistant General Counsel - Litigation in United States.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 companys 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.Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage the companys 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.

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

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.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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