Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Thomson Reuters•Toronto, ON

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open due to an existing vacancy to support our evolving business needs. Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) is a global content and technology company. We are looking for a Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our General Counsel’s Office with a focus on continuous disclosure and other public company matters. This is a diverse and challenging role that offers the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the organization on a wide variety of legal matters. The position will be based at our global headquarters at 19 Duncan Street in Toronto.

Requirements

Qualified to practice law in Canada and in good standing.
Membership in an applicable provincial law society or bar association.
Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, including practice at a top-tier law firm.
Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and securities laws, rules and regulations.
Excellent communications, project management and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business and legal personnel at all levels of the organization.
Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues.
Ability to positively influence behavior of multiple stakeholders, as well as to successfully balance the interests of the customer with maintaining a good legal, fiscal and compliance position for the company.
Ability to work across boundaries as part of a global team.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and demands.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with applicable Canadian, U.S. and global securities and stock exchange requirements, including oversight of filings (SEDI, Sedar, Edgar, TMX Linx, etc.).
Draft and coordinate continuous disclosure filings as well as prospectuses and registration statements.
Assist with planning and organization of annual meeting of shareholders.
Assist with earnings releases and other news releases.
Review investor communications, including presentations and other materials.
Assist with preparation of board of directors and related committee materials.
Draft and revise corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Assist with legal aspects of public debt offerings and redemptions, banking/credit facility matters, share buyback programs and other treasury matters.
Draft and provide other legal support for incentive/equity compensation plans and agreements.
Assist with legal analyses and documentation related to intercompany restructurings, intercompany agreements and corporate housekeeping matters.
Provide proactive, practical and timely legal advice and assistance to various business units and corporate functions, including finance, treasury, tax, investor relations, communications, government affairs & ESG and human resources.
Help with General Counsel’s Office special projects and initiatives.
Manage outside counsel involved in certain transactions and projects.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
Flexible hybrid working environment
Flex My Way supportive workplace policies
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Culture of continuous learning and skill development
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
Comprehensive benefit plans
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
Social Impact Institute
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives