Litigation Counsel

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Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Litigation Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters. Subject matter of disputes ranges from commercial breach of contract, intellectual property, First Amendment, privacy, and antitrust. This is a unique in-house litigation role, involving more "hands-on" work, including drafting filings, court appearances, and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will also be expected to manage and oversee outside counsel engagements in certain situations.

How you will make an impact:

• Provide strategic advice and counsel on dispute resolution and litigation strategy.
• Handle case management tasks, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation efforts and to counsel clients on risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of e-discovery, including data collection, review, and production.
• Represent the company in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.

What we look for:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in New Jersey, New York, or otherwise eligible for a New Jersey In-House license.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of e-discovery processes and tools.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clerkship experience preferred.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, privacy, and First Amendment law a plus.

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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