Legal Counsel, Government - Customers & Commercial

Legal Counsel, Government – Customers & Commercial

We are currently seeking a lawyer with a proven record of customer service and a practical, problem‑solving approach to providing commercial legal services in a technology‑enabled, data‑driven corporate legal department for government contracts. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with various procurement vehicles, complex regulatory requirements, and direct customer negotiations. The successful candidate needs to be a hands‑on commercial lawyer with exceptional communication skills, capable of providing sound legal and business advice and counsel to sales professionals, product management, and other internal customers.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in either McLean, VA; Minneapolis‑Saint Paul, MN; or Dallas, TX. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office at least three days a week and will sit within the Customers & Commercial team of the Thomson Reuters General Counsel Office.

About The Role

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of customer‑facing and partner agreements, primarily complex software (including SaaS) and information licensing agreements, re‑distribution, hosting, content acquisition, consulting and professional services agreements, non‑disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements relating to sales of Thomson Reuters products and services.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact to the Deal Desk for the government segment.
• Identify legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and risks associated with various business initiatives and develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Work with members of the General Counsel Office on enterprise‑wide legal issues and projects.
• Operate within policy guidelines and requirements set for Thomson Reuters lawyers to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from Thomson Reuters internal customers that relate to corporate, commercial, intellectual property and compliance matters, including privacy‑related matters, and advise business on appropriate legal action to be taken.
• Contribute know‑how to the group’s Knowledge Management initiatives and help to build an open knowledge‑sharing culture.
• Provide practical and insightful business and strategic advice, leveraging experience in the practice of law and the legal profession.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

About You

What’s in it for You?

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including market‑competitive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance programs, a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, and a variety of paid time‑off options. These benefits meet or exceed applicable state or municipal laws.

Eligible office location(s) for this role include : New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in these locations is $134,680 – $250,120. For other eligible US locations, the range is $116,900 – $217,100.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on factors such as knowledge, skills and experience. The role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive Total Reward program that includes flexible and supportive benefits and wellbeing programs.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology that people and organisations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government and media, empowering them with data and insights to make informed decisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and offer flexible accommodations during the recruiting process. For details on accommodations, please contact HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com.

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