Senior Legal Counsel, Government

About the role

Thomson Reuters’ Government segment is a $650M+ business that provides critical information and solutions tailored for government agencies and corporations, focusing on delivering reliable data, advanced analytics, and innovative technology to support decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of customer-facing and partnership agreements, primarily complex software (including SaaS) and information licensing agreements, re-distribution, hosting, content acquisition, consulting and professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements relating to sales of Thomson Reuters products and services.
• Work within the Government and broader Customers & Commercial teams to identify legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and risks associated with various business initiatives and develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide practical and insightful business and strategic advice, leveraging experience in the practice of law and the legal profession.
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from internal customers that relate to corporate, commercial, intellectual property and compliance matters, including privacy-related matters, and advise business on appropriate legal action to be taken.
• Operate within policy guidelines and requirements set for Thomson Reuters lawyers to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Contribute know-how to the group’s Knowledge Management initiatives and help to build an open knowledge sharing culture.
• Work with members of the General Counsel’s Office on enterprise-wide legal issues and projects.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

Requirements

You’re a fit for the role of Senior Legal Counsel, Government, if your background includes:

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in private practice and/or as in-house legal counsel advising on the sell side of government procurements and negotiating complex commercial partnerships where the government is the end-user.
• JD required.
• Excellent technical legal knowledge in government contract and commercial law, particularly with SaaS products and solutions, including Gen AI products and solutions.
• Familiarity with various contracting vehicles including cooperative agreements, RFPs, GSA Schedules, and Fedlink orders.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues; desire and ability to quickly learn about Thomson Reuters’ products and services, and its internal processes and organizational structure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, drafting, organization, and analytical skills, and an aptitude for finding solutions.
• Experience and/or interest in using AI tools and other legal technology.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment and in a matrixed organization; juggle multiple matters at once and work independently in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound judgment on when to seek additional support to identify and solve.

Qualifications

You must be authorized to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction or jurisdictions.

Skills

At Thomson Reuters, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive positive change. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strive to foster an environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to our mission of informing the way forward.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
• Career Development and Growth
• Industry Competitive Benefits
• Culture
• Social Impact
• Making a Real-World Impact

Pay

The base compensation range for the role in any of the eligible US locations is $119,700 USD - $222,300 USD.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, based in Eagan, MN or McLean, VA.