Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus)
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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