Assistant General Counsel

Overview

Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and people-focused Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal & Privacy function. Reporting directly to the Chief Privacy Officer, this senior leadership role will be integral to advancing Thomson Reuters' global privacy strategy, leading a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers, and ensuring robust data protection and cybersecurity legal compliance across our worldwide operations. This is a unique opportunity for a privacy leader who thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and global regulatory complexity - someone who can inspire and develop a high-performing team while shaping strategy and delivering practical, business-enabling legal guidance at scale. As Thomson Reuters accelerates its investment in AI-powered products and services built to the highest standards of trust and responsibility, this role will be at the forefront of defining how fiduciary-grade AI technology is developed, governed, and deployed in compliance with evolving global data protection and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development - Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth. Set clear goals and priorities for the team, including workload allocation across jurisdictions and business lines. Serve as a role model for inclusive leadership, building psychological safety and enabling team members to do their best work across time zones and cultures. Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer to shape the long-term vision and capabilities of Thomson Reuters' global privacy legal function.
• Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity - Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Chief Privacy Officer and senior business leaders on global privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity matters. Lead and manage privacy legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with a primary focus on the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa regulatory frameworks. Provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice on data protection obligations arising from Thomson Reuters' products, services, and internal operations as a multinational technology and information services company. Monitor and interpret evolving global privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, translating complex legal developments into actionable business advice. Support and advise on data protection impact assessments, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, vendor due diligence, data processing agreements, and related privacy documentation. Represent Thomson Reuters in engagements with data protection authorities and regulators across relevant jurisdictions. Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Thomson Reuters' global privacy policies, frameworks, controls, and training programs. Lead or support the drafting, negotiation, and coordination of customer-facing agreements, including enterprise master agreements, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, data protection agreements, and customer software licenses.
• AI Governance & Fiduciary-Grade Technology - Advise on the privacy and data protection dimensions of Thomson Reuters' AI strategy, including the development and deployment of AI-powered legal, tax, and compliance products designed to meet high standards of accuracy, accountability, transparency, and trust. Develop and maintain privacy frameworks governing the responsible use of AI and machine learning, including data provenance, model training data governance, automated decision-making, and algorithmic transparency obligations under applicable law. Partner with Product, Engineering, Trust & Safety, Security, and other cross-functional teams to embed privacy-by-design and responsible AI principles into product development and deployment. Help ensure Thomson Reuters' AI products meet the fiduciary-grade standard of care expected by professionals in the legal, tax, accounting, and compliance markets. Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations intersecting with AI systems, including incident response obligations, vulnerability disclosure, and supply chain risk in AI development and deployment.

About You

• Qualified lawyer with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, technology, or related areas of law.
• Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of managing, developing, and inspiring teams of lawyers, ideally across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Demonstrable expertise advising on the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, and data protection regimes across Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa. Experience advising on EU cybersecurity regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working in-house at, or providing sustained counsel to, a multinational technology, information services, or data-driven company.
• Deep understanding of the interplay between data protection law, cybersecurity regulation, AI governance, and technology-driven business models. Ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional legal landscapes and deliver clear, practical, commercially sound advice under uncertainty.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• Familiarity with the development and maintenance of privacy information management systems, including frameworks based on ISO/IEC 27701, SOC 2, and relevant ISO audit and compliance programs. CIPP/E, CIPP/M, or equivalent privacy certification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience advising on AI governance, automated decision-making, or the data protection implications of AI and machine learning systems.
• Experience supporting products or services held to a professional, fiduciary, or similarly heightened standard of care, such as legal, financial, medical, tax, accounting, or compliance-sector products.
• Experience engaging directly with data protection authorities, cybersecurity regulators, or other relevant supervisory bodies.

What's in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach to help you grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, Mental Health Days, Headspace, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.
• Culture & Social Impact: Inclusive culture, ESG initiatives, pro-bono opportunities, and a focus on making a real-world impact.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology for professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Reuters is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. Learn more about Thomson Reuters at