Job Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day strategic and legal support across multiple areas related to all phases of dispute resolution, investigations and litigation, including fact finding, analysis, and case management

• Must be able to draft and meaningfully contribute to pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements in a timely fashion.

• Prepping and taking and/or defending depositions.

• Evaluating and Responding to subpoenas

• Assist with complex discovery matters, including but not limited to data identification, collection, preservation and disposition; cross-jurisdictional privacy concerns; document review workflow; and eDiscovery technology and tools and document review.

• Interact with senior managers and employees in all departments across the company to provide legal support on disputes and litigation.

• Support, and collaborate and take on projects, as needed with, other areas including intellectual property, anti-piracy, contract review and negotiation.

• Develop relationships within functional teams as a key point of contact.

• Prioritizing a busy workload based on deadlines and degrees of importance of tasks.

• Work productively with outside counsel to ensure Pearson is receiving the highest quality legal representation, including budget management, the day-to-day running of matters, overall strategy, written work, and oral advocacy.

• Proactively find solutions to complex probems and addressing and advising on risk mitigation and dispute avoidance

• Engage in other activities and/or special assignments as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Juris Doctor degree from a top U.S. law school with a record of strong academic performance

• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and able to qualify as authorized in house counsel a appropriate

• 3-4 years of work of litigation experience at law firm, including with e-discovery, leading teams to successful outcomes. In-house and/or IP experience a plus.

• Excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills.

• Must have very strong organizational and time management skills.

• Must be self-disciplined and be able to create a structure for yourself to work within by prioritizing workload and taking ownership of completion of assigned tasks. You must work well independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to multi-task and maintain work quality.

• Desire to strive for excellence, to learn, and problem solve

• Ability to travel as needed

• Ability to think critically/logically, overlay organization on complex tasks and problem solve.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint. Must be comfortable with analyzing and using large data sets.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: LEGAL

Organization: Corporate Legal

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 9556

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