Join to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Privacy role at Thomson Reuters This posting is for proactive recruitment purposes and may be used to fill current openings or future vacancies within our organization. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Software Development About The Role We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters globally, with a primary focus on Canadian and U.S. privacy laws and global cybersecurity regulations. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who navigates complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth and innovation through privacy‑by‑design principles. Strategic Legal Counsel & Program Leadership Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals Partner with executive leadership and business segments to integrate privacy considerations into business strategy and product development Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations globally, assessing organizational impact and translating legal requirements into business guidance and operational execution Serve as subject matter expert on specialized legal issues unique to data privacy and cybersecurity Privacy Program Management Assist in the design, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Thomson Reuters Privacy Program, including drafting privacy policies and establishing governance frameworks Conduct comprehensive privacy risk assessments for products, systems, and operations, providing risk‑mitigation counseling Advise on privacy‑by‑design principles, review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives Assess privacy implications of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with product teams, business lines, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and other internal functions to identify and address privacy risks Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert for privacy due diligence and integration activities as part of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors and third parties on privacy compliance requirements Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data protection agreements Incident Response & Compliance Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity teams during privacy incident investigations and breach response, ensuring investigations are conducted and documented appropriately to minimize risks, protect individual privacy, and fulfill legal obligations Oversee consumer/data subject rights (DSR) request processes in collaboration with the Privacy Office Support relationships with regulatory authorities during investigations or inquiries About You Education & Credentials Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus) Experience 10+ years of progressive privacy and data protection legal experience International privacy experience, particularly with Canadian and U.S. privacy laws Experience in fast‑paced, technology‑driven organizations Proven track record advising on enterprise‑wide privacy programs Experience with incident response and regulatory interactions Background in management consulting or law firm advisory services preferred Leadership & Skills Strong people leadership experience with ability to build and develop teams Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex legal terms into business requirements for diverse audiences Strategic thinking with ability to provide practical, risk‑balanced counsel that enables business objectives Deep understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, etc.) Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity laws, and data processing operations Strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation Proven ability to lead, motivate, influence, and guide cross‑functional teams and direct reports Strong interpersonal skills, and fosters a culture of belonging that enables everyone to contribute to their full potential Ethical, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion Demonstrates a commitment to the company’s vision, mission, and values Preferred Qualifications Professional privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent) Experience advising content‑driven AI companies Experience managing privacy requirements as a service provider to various regulated entities (healthcare/HIPAA, financial services/GLBA, etc.) Technical background in data architecture or cybersecurity What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office‑based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work‑life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real‑world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI‑enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award‑winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work‑life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro‑bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real‑World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. Our use of AI within the recruitment process: Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt‑out, our AI system will assess the information provided by you and compare it to the requirements listed for the role, and present the result to our recruitment personnel for further review. The AI system acts as a supporting tool, but there is always a human making the decision if you will be considered for the role. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range for this role is $169,000 CAD – $219,000 CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. About Us: Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
New Position New Position: This position is open due to an existing vacancy to support our evolving business needs. Summary We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Product Management to lead CoCounsel Legal’s Corporate Segment initiatives. This role will be pivotal in shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring CoCounsel Legal delivers differentiated value to multinational corporate clients. About The Role Segment Leadership: Define and execute product strategies for the Corporate Segment across all CoCounsel Legal workstreams. Customer & Market Research: Partner with enterprise customers and internal stakeholders to identify needs, validate solutions, and influence roadmap priorities. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor senior product managers focused on corporate development, ensuring alignment and delivery excellence. Enterprise Enablement: Oversee development of capabilities for large, complex organizations (e.g., security standards, compliance workflows, integrations). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and customer success to deliver high-impact solutions. About You 8+ years of product management experience, including leadership roles. Proven track record in enterprise SaaS or legal technology products. Strong understanding of corporate legal operations and compliance workflows. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing and developing high-performing product teams. Experience with AI-driven legal technology and enterprise deployment models. Experience with security, compliance, and integration requirements for global corporations. Impact & Outcomes This role will directly contribute to CoCounsel Legal’s growth in the corporate segment, driving adoption among global enterprises and ensuring competitive differentiation in the legal tech market. What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. Our use of AI within the recruitment process Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt-out, our AI system will assess the information provided by you and compare it to the requirements listed for the role, and present the result to our recruitment personnel for further review. The AI system acts as a supporting tool, but there is always a human making the decision if you will be considered for the role. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $181,400 USD - $337,000 USD. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $157,500 USD - $292,500 USD. For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range for this role is $172,000 CAD - $222,000 CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
Replacement: This position is open due to an existing vacancy to support our evolving business needs.Assistant General Counsel, Global Technology & SourcingThe role is responsible for supporting the Technology and Sourcing organizations with legal advice and with the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide variety of complex, global commercial agreements with third party suppliers, including cloud, software licensing, hardware, IT/consulting services, telecommunications and outsourcing. The position will be based in Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX; or Toronto, ON. About The RoleIn this opportunity as Assistant General Counsel, Global Technology & Sourcing, you will:Manage a team of attorneys who support global technology, sourcing and marketing events teams.Advise key partners across global technology and sourcing teams related to complex, global commercial agreements (with a focus on technology) on a global basis, including identifying legal and business reputation risks.Provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of global technology and sourcing matters, including software licensing, cloud services, data privacy, and intellectual property.Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including master service agreements, technology agreements, vendor contracts, and statements of work, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and legal requirements.Develop and implement strategies for effective contract management, including lifecycle management, dispute resolution, and performance monitoring.Advise on and manage compliance with various international regulatory frameworks, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other relevant data protection and privacy laws.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sourcing, IT, product development, and business units, to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with technology acquisition and deployment.Support corporate governance initiatives related to technology and sourcing, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external legal obligations.Manage and provide guidance on litigation matters related to technology contracts and intellectual property.Stay abreast of evolving legal practices, technology trends, and international regulatory developments impacting the company's global operations.Provide legal consulting and training to business teams on best practices for contract compliance and risk management.Engage with government affairs teams on relevant legislative and regulatory matters affecting global technology and sourcing. About YouYou're a fit for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Global Technology & Sourcing if you have:Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.Active membership in good standing with a state bar association.Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) practicing law, with a significant focus on technology, commercial contracts, and international regulatory compliance.Demonstrated expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management.Proven experience with Compliance Investigations and Legal Compliance frameworks, particularly those related to global operations.Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).Strong understanding of Corporate Governance principles and their application in a large, multinational corporation.Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.Experience with intellectual property, privacy, information-/cyber-security and AI/LLM issues that relate to technology and procurement agreements.Experience in Government Affairs or working with government agencies is a plus.Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. What’s in it For You?Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. Our use of AI within the recruitment process Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt-out, our AI system will assess the information provided by you and compare it to the requirements listed for the role, and present the result to our recruitment personnel for further review. The AI system acts as a supporting tool, but there is always a human making the decision if you will be considered for the role. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $157,500 USD - $292,500 USD. For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range for this role is $172,000 CAD - $222,000 CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. About UsThomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading legal technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Director of Product Management to shape product strategy and drive innovation in the Corporate Segment. In this role, you will lead team efforts to meet the needs of multinational corporate clients while ensuring compliance and security standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of product management experience and is skilled in managing high-performing teams in an AI-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global information services company seeks an Assistant General Counsel for Global Technology & Sourcing in Toronto. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and managing a team of attorneys. The ideal candidate has extensive legal experience, especially in technology and compliance, and a Juris Doctor. The position offers a hybrid work model and focuses on work-life balance, continuous learning, and industry-competitive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A major international legal technology firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to lead global privacy compliance focused on Canadian and U.S. laws. This role involves managing a team, advising on privacy risks, and collaborating across functions to integrate privacy into business strategies. Candidates should possess extensive legal experience in privacy and data protection, as well as strong leadership qualities. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
