Legal Program Manager, NAC, Thomson Reuters Foundation

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TrustLaw is the global pro bono network of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. TrustLaw works with leading law firms and corporate legal teams to facilitate free legal support research and resources for civil society organizations social enterprises and non-profit independent media around the globe.

The Foundation is recruiting a highly skilled and dynamic Legal Program Manager to lead and strengthen our award-winning TrustLaw program across North America and the Caribbean (NAC). The position is based in New York or Washington DC and leads TrustLaws work throughout North America and the Caribbean. This individual manages and works closely with our NAC Legal Officer and our NAC Program Officer.

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Legal Program Manager North America and Caribbean your primary responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership of the TrustLaw service in NAC. Design and implement strategies to expand and strengthen the TrustLaw service identifying key strategic opportunities and relationships and supporting the team to deepen TrustLaws work across the focus areas of access to law responsible business and independent media. Coordinate the development of the annual strategy plan and targets for NAC in close collaboration with the regional team.
• Line manage a Program Officer and a Legal Officer supporting their growth development and performance.
• Oversee a large TrustLaw regional portfolio of law firms corporations referral partners NGOs social enterprises media organizations and other key stakeholders with a responsibility for stewarding strong relationships tracking partner progress and building an active engaged membership in the region.
• Design and manage multiple cross-border research and other projects that address the most critical social and policy needs facing our members and contributing towards achieving impact through a high-quality end product.
• Lead the delivery of core service tasks in the region (e.g. scoping legal projects so that the requests clearly explain the legal needs vetting members connecting projects with lawyers managing pro bono requests feedback reactivation) ensuring excellent quality of service.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of TrustLaw processes and systems serving as the first point of call for any questions from officers and managers in the region and ensuring guidance and best practices are followed. Support the global growth of the TrustLaw team by providing training to all TrustLaw staff on core skills (such as effective recruitment and relationship management techniques or legal matter management).
• Manage the service in the region including by setting up and testing Salesforce reports for the region undertaking operational projects for the region and ensuring systems and information are up to date and that resources in the region are used wisely and in line with TRF/TrustLaw strategic objectives.
• Track and report on progress against the regions annual targets deliverables and activities including by working with the NAC team to coordinate updates to the board quarterly reports etc.
• Design and execute a robust regional communications strategy that includes member events and promotion of TrustLaw publications managing website content and TrustLaw member communications. Ensure regional communications outputs and plans align with global standards and plans.
• Maintain a high profile in the region by representing TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation by speaking publicly on our work at panels conferences workshops or other speaking engagements.
• Provide leadership or support as appropriate in the design implementation and resourcing of strategic Thomson Reuters Foundation projects in the region or globally.
• Assist with other duties as required.

About You
Youre a fit for the role of Legal Program Manager North America and Caribbean if you have:

• An exceptional legal professional with preference for a qualified lawyer or an advanced law degree with 5 years of relevant experience working in the legal field in a law firm media house or non-profit organization strong legal skills and a demonstrated passion for social change.
• A strong understanding of the legal and non-profit sectors in North America and the Caribbean and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that pro bono opportunities bring to law firms and legal teams.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience managing projects or programming in the charity non-profit or pro bono sectors.
• Strong experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders from senior corporate executives and partners of top law firms to social entrepreneurs NGOs media organizations and any other beneficiaries of our services.
• Experience designing tailored pitches and presentations to a variety of senior commercial stakeholders and articulating social impact in a commercial context.
• Expertise or thought leadership in one or more of the Thomson Reuters Foundations focus areas. Experience in tax-exempt law desirable.
• A leader who understands and can do the day-to-day work while also being able to direct regional strategy and manage multiple high-level projects consecutively. Proven organizational abilities and experience of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An exceptional communicator with strong writing skills and public speaking experience.
• Strong understanding and ability to use a range of software tools including Microsoft Office CMS Eventbrite etc. Experience using and managing information in databases required. Experience in Salesforce would be favorable
• Fluent in English other languages favorable (Spanish would be favorable).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

To apply for this position send your CV and cover letter in English by January 5th 2026 describing how you meet the specifications for this role what you bring to it and your availability to start. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

This is a full-time role based in New York or Washington DC. The salary is relative to the local charitable sector in the country of application and will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must have the right to work in the US.

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Whats in it For You

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free fair and informed.

• Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.

• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights our work has never been more needed than right now.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.

• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

TheThomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters the global news and information services company. As an independent charity registered in the UK and the USA we work to advance media freedom foster more inclusive economies and promote human rights. Through news media development free legal assistance and convening initiatives we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.

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