Paralegal​/Junior Lawyer

We're seeking a paralegal or junior Counsel for our TREC Legal Department in Zug, Switzerland.

Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre (TREC) owns and manages a significant portfolio of modern, multi-lingual, highly scalable technology platforms, proprietary content sets, brand assets, and associated intellectual property that enable rapid, cost-effective development and deployment of information products to a global user base.

The TREC Legal department provides comprehensive legal support across all aspects of TREC operations, including corporate governance, M&A transactions, inter-company and third-party contracts, employment matters, intellectual property protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

This position sits within the General Counsel Office and reports directly to the General Counsel, TREC. As a Paralegal or Junior Counsel, you will play a critical role supporting legal operations for a content-enabled technology company with entities around the world.

• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on matters affecting TREC's global operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of inter-company, transfer pricing and third party agreements and legal documents
• Assist with M&A due diligence, document gathering, and transaction support
• Support corporate governance matters, including preparing board minutes and board materials, updating board and committee charters, and coordinating meetings

• Manage the end-to-end document execution process, ensuring contracts are executed in a timely and efficient manner with appropriate signatures, notarization, and legalization
• Coordinate with external service providers (notaries, apostille services, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records of authorized signatories and key contact personnel across global entities
• Ensure proper filing and organization of executed documents in contract management systems, shared drives, and physical binders

• Organize and coordinate internal meetings and approval processes, including board meetings and investment/divestiture committee approvals
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare agendas for governance activities
• Support compliance initiatives and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve legal operations, workflows, and systems
• Develop and implement efficient processes and procedures to enhance department effectiveness
• Participate in and drive broader legal department projects and initiatives
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and manage multiple work streams simultaneously

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification; admission to practice (for Junior Counsel candidates) or paralegal certification/equivalent legal training
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with exposure to commercial contracts, corporate governance, or transactional matters
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with the ability to draft legal documents and conduct legal work in English
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to quickly learn and master internal IT systems, including contract lifecycle management tools, electronic signature platforms, document management systems, and project management software

• Self-Starter Mentality: Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Workload Management: Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines during periods of peak activity
• Process-Oriented Thinking: Track record of developing, implementing, and improving operational processes and systems
• Agility & Adaptability: Comfortable shifting gears quickly in response to changing business needs and priorities
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to document review, contract management, and legal work
• Results-Driven: Focus on delivering high-quality work product and measurable…