Litigation Counsel

Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

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 relatively unique in-house litigation role, insofar as the successful candidate will be more "hands-on" in pre-litigation disputes and certain litigations, including drafting filings, court appearances, and dispute resolution.  The successful candidate will also be expected to manage and oversee outside counsel engagements. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and counsel on dispute resolution and litigation strategy.
• Handle case management tasks, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions of disputes.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in New Jersey, 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:

• Experience in the publishing industry.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, privacy, and First Amendment law.

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. 

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. 

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. 

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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