Apply on Employer Site

Thomson Reuters · 8 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

Eagan, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $286K/yr

10+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to lead privacy compliance globally with a focus on Canadian and U.S. laws. The role involves providing strategic legal counsel, managing privacy programs, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

AdviceAnalyticsFinancial ServicesManagement ConsultingProfessional ServicesRisk ManagementSoftware

Hiring Manager

Jill Keller

Responsibilities

Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals

Partner with executive leadership and business segments to integrate privacy considerations into business strategy and product development

Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations globally, assessing organizational impact and translating legal requirements into business guidance and operational execution

Serve as subject matter expert on specialized legal issues unique to data privacy and cybersecurity

Assist in the design, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Thomson Reuters Privacy Program, including drafting privacy policies and establishing governance frameworks

Conduct comprehensive privacy risk assessments for products, systems, and operations, providing risk-mitigation counseling

Advise on privacy-by-design principles, review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives

Assess privacy implications of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies

Work closely with product teams, business lines, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and other internal functions to identify and address privacy risks

Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert for privacy due diligence and integration activities as part of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors and third parties on privacy compliance requirements

Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data protection agreements

Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity teams during privacy incident investigations and breach response, ensuring investigations are conducted and documented appropriately to minimize risks, protect individual privacy, and fulfill legal obligations

Oversee consumer/data subject rights (DSR) request processes in collaboration with the Privacy Office

Support relationships with regulatory authorities during investigations or inquiries

Qualification

Juris DoctorActive bar admissionPrivacy complianceGlobal privacy lawsPrivacy program managementIncident responseRegulatory interactionsProfessional privacy certificationPeople leadershipEthical handling of informationStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

Professional privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent)

Experience advising content-driven AI companies

Experience managing privacy requirements as a service provider to various regulated entities (healthcare/HIPAA, financial services/GLBA, etc.)

Technical background in data architecture or cybersecurity

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.

Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.

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