Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

This posting is for proactive recruitment purposes and may be used to fill current openings or future vacancies within our organization.

We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters globally, with a primary focus on Canadian and U.S. privacy laws and global cybersecurity regulations. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who navigates complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth and innovation through privacy-by-design principles.

About the Role In this opportunity as Assistant General Counsel, Privacy, you will provide strategic legal counsel and operational leadership across all aspects of global privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including:

Strategic Legal Counsel & Program Leadership

Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals

Partner with executive leadership and business segments to integrate privacy considerations into business strategy and product development

Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations globally, assessing organizational impact and translating legal requirements into business guidance and operational execution

Serve as subject matter expert on specialized legal issues unique to data privacy and cybersecurity

Privacy Program Management

Assist in the design, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Thomson Reuters Privacy Program, including drafting privacy policies and establishing governance frameworks

Conduct comprehensive privacy risk assessments for products, systems, and operations, providing risk‑mitigation counseling

Advise on privacy‑by‑design principles, review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives

Assess privacy implications of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with product teams, business lines, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and other internal functions to identify and address privacy risks

Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert for privacy due diligence and integration activities as part of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors and third parties on privacy compliance requirements

Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data protection agreements

Incident Response & Compliance

Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity teams during privacy incident investigations and breach response, ensuring investigations are conducted and documented appropriately to minimize risks, protect individual privacy, and fulfill legal obligations

Oversee consumer/data subject rights (DSR) request processes in collaboration with the Privacy Office

Support relationships with regulatory authorities during investigations or inquiries

About You You're a fit for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Privacy if you have:

Education & Credentials

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus)

Experience

10+ years of progressive privacy and data protection legal experience

International privacy experience, particularly with Canadian and U.S. privacy laws

Experience in fast‑paced, technology‑driven organizations

Proven track record advising on enterprise‑wide privacy programs

Experience with incident response and regulatory interactions

Background in management consulting or law firm advisory services preferred

Leadership & Skills

Strong people leadership experience with ability to build and develop teams

Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex legal terms into business requirements for diverse audiences

Strategic thinking with ability to provide practical, risk‑balanced counsel that enables business objectives

Deep understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, etc.)

Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity laws, and data processing operations

Strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation

Proven ability to lead, motivate, influence, and guide cross‑functional teams and direct reports

Strong interpersonal skills, and fosters a culture of belonging that enables everyone to contribute to their full potential

Ethical, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Demonstrates a commitment to the company's vision, mission, and values

Preferred Qualifications

Professional privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent)

Experience advising content‑driven AI companies

Experience managing privacy requirements as a service provider to various regulated entities (healthcare/HIPAA, financial services/GLBA, etc.)

Technical background in data architecture or cybersecurity

What’s in it For You?

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office‑based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

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.

Our use of AI within the recruitment process Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt‑out, our AI system will assess the information provided by you and compare it to the requirements listed for the role, and present the result to our recruitment personnel for further review. The AI system acts as a supporting tool, but there is always a human making the decision if you will be considered for the role

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range for this role is $169,000 CAD - $219,000 CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

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