Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

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** 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. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who navigates complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth and innovation through privacy-by-design principles.
** About the Role
** In this opportunity as
** Assistant General Counsel, Privacy**, you will provide strategic legal counsel and operational leadership across all aspects of global privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including:
** Strategic Legal Counsel & Program Leadership
*** 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
** Privacy Program Management
*** 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
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** 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
** Incident Response & Compliance
*** 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
** About You
** You're a fit for the role of
** Assistant General Counsel, Privacy
** if you have:
** Education & Credentials
*** Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
* Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus)
** Experience
* ** 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
** Leadership & Skills
*** 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 Qualifications
*** 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#LI-JK3
* ** Hybrid Work Model:
** We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3…