Sr. Legal Counsel

Thomson Reuters•McLean, VA

About The Position

Thomson Reuters Special Services, LLC (TRSS), part of the Thomson Reuters organization, is a thriving business servicing national security, law enforcement and commercial clients. The information we provide helps our clients make some of the nation’s most critical decisions. Our products fuse proprietary data, new technology, and subject matter expertise into effective, targeted solutions. We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team. The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will support both buy-side and sell-side contracting, particularly in the US Government sector. At least 10 years of experience in US federal government contracting and a strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR are required for this role. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a hands-on attorney in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As a TRSS Senior Legal Counsel, day to day duties will primarily include the review, drafting and negotiation of US Government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements. The Senior Legal Counsel is also responsible for providing timely advice to business development, technology, product development, and finance teams regarding contractual terms at the proposal, negotiation, and contract performance stages. The position will also provide legal support to the proposal team on responses to government and corporate issued solicitations. At least 10 years of experience in US federal government contracting and a strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR relating to technology products and/or data are required for this role.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) required from an accredited law school and current attorney licensure.
Comfort with technology and data related transactions.
Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.
Minimum 10 years of Defense, Law Enforcement, and/or Intelligence federal government contracting experience and strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR required.
Experience in customer contracting and/or procurement contracting with corporate customers, with legal experience negotiating and drafting customer and/or vendor agreements including content, software and technology.
Emphasis in data licensing/data rights highly desirable.
Experience structuring, drafting, analyzing and negotiating a wide range of buy side and sell side contracts, including sales agreements, data licensing agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, software licensing agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, and reseller agreements.
U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance with the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

Passion for contract review, drafting and negotiation in the government contracting sector (essential)
Ability to adapt to change, prioritize multiple projects and to work under pressure within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated internal and external negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Review, draft and negotiate US government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements.
Review, negotiate, and advise on FAR and DFAR clauses applicable to our government contracts.
Review terms and conditions for Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, as well as other informal bidding opportunities for government customers.
Provide legal review of supplier/partner agreements including 3rd party data and software licenses, reseller agreements, and partner/consultant agreements.
Negotiate directly with external government and commercial clients, suppliers, partners and consultants to achieve commercially beneficial terms.
Draft contractual language to ensure appropriate risk allocation and advantageous terms for the business.
Provide legal guidance in the resolution of contract issues and disputes.
Provide general legal/contracting support to business development team.
Evaluate negotiation practices and make recommendations to continually improve the process.
Recommend updates/revisions to contract templates in response to changing business needs and customer requirements.

Benefits

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.
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.

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