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Thomson Reuters · 22 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel, Global Technology and Sourcing

Eagan, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$158K/yr - $292K/yr

8+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing trusted content and technology solutions. The Assistant General Counsel, Global Technology & Sourcing will support the Technology and Sourcing organizations by providing legal advice and managing a team of attorneys responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex global commercial agreements.

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Responsibilities

Manage a team of attorneys who support global technology, sourcing and marketing events teams

Advise key partners across global technology and sourcing teams related to complex, global commercial agreements (with a focus on technology) on a global basis, including identifying legal and business reputation risks

Provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of global technology and sourcing matters, including software licensing, cloud services, data privacy, and intellectual property

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including master service agreements, technology agreements, vendor contracts, and statements of work, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and legal requirements

Develop and implement strategies for effective contract management, including lifecycle management, dispute resolution, and performance monitoring

Advise on and manage compliance with various international regulatory frameworks, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other relevant data protection and privacy laws

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sourcing, IT, product development, and business units, to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with technology acquisition and deployment

Support corporate governance initiatives related to technology and sourcing, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external legal obligations

Manage and provide guidance on litigation matters related to technology contracts and intellectual property

Stay abreast of evolving legal practices, technology trends, and international regulatory developments impacting the company's global operations

Provide legal consulting and training to business teams on best practices for contract compliance and risk management

Engage with government affairs teams on relevant legislative and regulatory matters affecting global technology and sourcing

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Contract managementInternational regulatory complianceSoftware licensingData privacyIntellectual propertyExport Administration Regulations (EAR)Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Analytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with a state bar association

Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) practicing law, with a significant focus on technology, commercial contracts, and international regulatory compliance

Demonstrated expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management

Proven experience with Compliance Investigations and Legal Compliance frameworks, particularly those related to global operations

Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Strong understanding of Corporate Governance principles and their application in a large, multinational corporation

Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities

Experience with intellectual property, privacy, information-/cyber-security and AI/LLM issues that relate to technology and procurement agreements

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred

Experience in Government Affairs or working with government agencies is a plus

Benefits

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.

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.

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.

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.

Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs

Competitive 401k plan with company match

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

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

Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan