Job Description

Assistant General Counsel, Product

Thomson Reuters is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Product to join our General Counsel’s Office. In this role, you will support Thomson Reuters’ Product, Technology, and Marketing teams by advising on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across the product lifecycle, including new product and feature development, marketing initiatives, partnerships, and emerging areas of law. This position may be based in our U.S. offices in Minneapolis or Dallas, or in our Canadian office in Toronto.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

• Advise product and business partners: Counsel Product, Technology, and Marketing teams on legal issues arising across the product lifecycle, from concept through launch, for new products, features, and functionality across Thomson Reuters’ products and services.
• Identify and manage risk: Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and provide practical, business-oriented guidance that supports informed decision-making.
• Support marketing and communications: Review and advise on marketing campaigns, product messaging, sales communications, marketing assets, and updates across Thomson Reuters’ digital properties.
• Advance compliance best practices: Develop and implement regulatory compliance best practices, particularly in artificial intelligence, consumer protection, advertising, intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
• Enable strategic initiatives: Provide legal support for product partnerships, integrations, strategic alliances, and co-development arrangements.
• Build scalable legal resources: Create, update, and deliver training materials, playbooks, templates, and other legal resources for business partners.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice, or eligibility to practice, in Minnesota, Texas, or Ontario; active license in good standing.
• 6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department advising on product counseling, consumer protection, technology transactions, or related matters.
• Familiarity with global advertising laws and regulations, artificial intelligence regulation, intellectual property law, and consumer protection laws.
• Ability to serve as a trusted, collaborative partner to Product, Technology, and Marketing teams, helping balance legal risk with business objectives and the long-term interests of Thomson Reuters.
• Strong process orientation, with the ability to build, improve, and scale internal processes, documentation, and systems.
• Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, initiative, and creativity in solving complex legal and business problems.
• Ability to work effectively and inclusively as part of a diverse, cross‑functional team.
• Experience with technical disciplines, product development, or managing attorneys is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

Hybrid Work Model: A flexible hybrid working environment (2–3 days a week in the office depending on the role) while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: A set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.

Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development programs, including our Grow My Way programming and other resources to support professional growth.

Industry Competitive Benefits: 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.

Compensation: The base compensation range varies across locations. For U.S. locations, the range is $157,500 USD – $292,500 USD. For Ontario, Canada, the range is $172,000 CAD – $222,000 CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. The role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

Location

U.S. offices: Minneapolis or Dallas. Canadian office: Toronto.

We Use Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt‑out, our AI system will assess your information and compare it to the role requirements, presenting the result to recruitment personnel for review. The AI system is a supporting tool, but a human will always make the decision on whether you are considered for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We seek talented, qualified employees in all operations, regardless of race, color, sex/gender, 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. We provide 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.

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