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Assistant General Counsel, Privacy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This posting is for proactive recruitment purposes and may be used to fill current openings or future vacancies within our organization.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Software Development
About
The Role
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.
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
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…
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