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Assistant General Counsel
Thomson Reuters. Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in privacy law, data protection, and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to lead and mentor legal teams while advising on complex regulatory frameworks and AI governance.
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Privacy Law ExpertiseData Protection ComplianceCybersecurity RegulationPeople LeadershipAI Governance
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Hard Skills
Data Protection Impact AssessmentsCross-Border Data TransfersVendor Due DiligencePrivacy DocumentationPrivacy Policies DevelopmentLegal Drafting and NegotiationRegulatory Guidance InterpretationPrivacy Information Management SystemsMulti-Jurisdictional Legal NavigationAI and Machine Learning Systems
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
ISO/IEC 27701SOC 2
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPP/ECIPP/M
Industry Keywords
EU GDPRUK GDPRCybersecurity FrameworksData-Driven CompanyPrivacy-by-Design
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers
- Set team goals and priorities, including workload allocation across jurisdictions and business lines
- Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer to shape the global privacy legal function
- Advise 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
- Monitor and interpret evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulatory guidance
- Advise on data protection impact assessments, cross-border data transfers, vendor due diligence, data processing agreements, and privacy documentation
- Represent Thomson Reuters in engagements with data protection authorities and regulators
- Develop and improve global privacy policies, frameworks, controls, and training programs
- Draft, negotiate, and coordinate customer-facing agreements, including enterprise master agreements, terms and conditions, NDAs, data protection agreements, and customer software licenses
- Advise on privacy and data protection dimensions of AI strategy and AI-powered legal, tax, and compliance products
- Develop privacy frameworks for responsible AI and machine learning use
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Trust & Safety, Security, and other cross-functional teams on privacy-by-design and responsible AI
- Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations affecting AI systems, including incident response, vulnerability disclosure, and supply chain risk
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 managing, developing, and inspiring teams of lawyers, ideally across multiple geographies and time zones
- Expertise advising on 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 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
- Familiarity with privacy information management systems, including ISO/IEC 27701, SOC 2, and relevant ISO audit and compliance programs
- CIPP/E, CIPP/M, or equivalent privacy certification
- Experience advising on AI governance, automated decision-making, or AI and machine learning systems
- Experience supporting products or services held to a professional, fiduciary, or similarly heightened standard of care
- Experience engaging directly with data protection authorities, cybersecurity regulators, or other supervisory bodies
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible hybrid working environment
- Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
- 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
- Two paid volunteer days off annually
- Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
- Flexible work arrangements
- Career development, continuous learning, and skills development through Grow My Way programming
- Supportive workplace policies through Flex My Way
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs