Assistant General Counsel, Product

Thomson Reuters•Frisco, TX

1d•$157,500 - $292,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with technical disciplines, product development, or managing attorneys is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and provide practical, business-oriented guidance that supports informed decision-making.
Review and advise on marketing campaigns, product messaging, sales communications, marketing assets, and updates across Thomson Reuters’ digital properties.
Develop and implement regulatory compliance best practices, particularly in artificial intelligence, consumer protection, advertising, intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
Provide legal support for product partnerships, integrations, strategic alliances, and co-development arrangements.
Create, update, and deliver training materials, playbooks, templates, and other legal resources for business partners.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
Flex My Way policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Career Development and Growth opportunities
Grow My Way programming
Skills-first approach to career development
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
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
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan