Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and people-focused Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal & Privacy function. Reporting directly to the Chief Privacy Officer, this senior leadership role will be integral to advancing Thomson Reuters' global privacy strategy, leading a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers, and ensuring robust data protection and cybersecurity legal compliance across our worldwide operations.
This is a unique opportunity for a privacy leader who thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and global regulatory complexity—someone who can inspire and develop a high‑performing team while shaping strategy and delivering practical, business‑enabling legal guidance at scale.
As Thomson Reuters accelerates its investment in AI‑powered products and services built to the highest standards of trust and responsibility, this role will be at the forefront of defining how fiduciary‑grade AI technology is developed, governed, and deployed in compliance with evolving global data protection and cybersecurity frameworks.
About the Role
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth.
Set clear goals and priorities for the team, including workload allocation across jurisdictions and business lines.
Serve as a role model for inclusive leadership, building psychological safety and enabling team members to do their best work across time zones and cultures.
Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer to shape the long‑term vision and capabilities of Thomson Reuters' global privacy legal function.
Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to 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, with a primary focus on the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, Asia‑Pacific, and Middle East & Africa regulatory frameworks.
Provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice on data protection obligations arising from Thomson Reuters' products, services, and internal operations as a multinational technology and information services company.
Monitor and interpret evolving global privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, translating complex legal developments into actionable business advice.
Support and advise on data protection impact assessments, cross‑border data
This is a unique opportunity for a privacy leader who thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and global regulatory complexity—someone who can inspire and develop a high‑performing team while shaping strategy and delivering practical, business‑enabling legal guidance at scale.
As Thomson Reuters accelerates its investment in AI‑powered products and services built to the highest standards of trust and responsibility, this role will be at the forefront of defining how fiduciary‑grade AI technology is developed, governed, and deployed in compliance with evolving global data protection and cybersecurity frameworks.
About the Role
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of privacy lawyers, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth.
Set clear goals and priorities for the team, including workload allocation across jurisdictions and business lines.
Serve as a role model for inclusive leadership, building psychological safety and enabling team members to do their best work across time zones and cultures.
Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer to shape the long‑term vision and capabilities of Thomson Reuters' global privacy legal function.
Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to 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, with a primary focus on the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, Asia‑Pacific, and Middle East & Africa regulatory frameworks.
Provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice on data protection obligations arising from Thomson Reuters' products, services, and internal operations as a multinational technology and information services company.
Monitor and interpret evolving global privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, translating complex legal developments into actionable business advice.
Support and advise on data protection impact assessments, cross‑border data
