Junior In-house Counsel Thomson Reuters Foundation
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About the Thomson Reuters Foundation
Join a team that leverages media legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism expand access to the law and promote responsible business worldwide. The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters a global leader in news and information services. As an independent charity registered in the UK EU and the USA we work to foster free fair and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media the law and data intelligence. Through our programmes we inform empower and equip key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver impactful programmes pro bono legal services research news and convenings that support a more just and sustainable world.
About the role
We are seeking a Junior InHouse Counsel with at least 3 year PQE to join our legal team on a part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad commercial legal skillset within an international mission-driven organisation. Reporting to the In-House Counsel you will support on a wide range of legal matters with a primary focus on drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements while also contributing to advisory work across intellectual property media law and data protection. The role is well suited to a commercially minded lawyer who is eager to build in-house experience work across diverse legal areas and engage with a wide range of global stakeholders in support of the Foundations mission.
Please note that this is a Part-Time position (3 days or 21hrs per week).
About the Role
As a Junior In-House Counsel within the Thomson Reuters Foundation you will:
Draft reviewand negotiate a range of commercial contracts and agreements (including partnershipagreementsgrantslicensing agreements service contractswebsite terms &conditions)
Provide legal advisory support and develop expertise across intellectual property media law and privacy and data protection including licensing defamation content partnerships and regulatory compliance.
Develop andmaintainlegal templates guidance documents and tools to enhance service delivery.
Manage and update the internal legal resource hub and serve as the primary contact for related queries.
About You
To be our Junior In-House Counsel you will likely have:
A lawyer with strong commercial legal skills (experience withdata protectionlaw intellectual property law and contract lawwould be a plus). You will have3-5yearspost-qualification experience in private practice or in an in-house team.
Whileexpertiseinall ofthe legal areas outlined above is not essential broad legal and commercial knowledge and the ability to issue spot is critical.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and responsibly use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support legal research contract review drafting risk identification.
Experience or a demonstrated interest in the pro bono sector with knowledge of key global development trends and/or experience working with the charitablephilanthropicor social enterprise sector.
Proven ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders from senior corporate executives and partners of top law firms to social entrepreneurs NGOs mediaorganisations funders multilateralorganisationsand any other beneficiaries of our services.
Ability toprioritisework and meet deadlines to drive projects to completion.
An independent self-starter withanability to design their own agenda and take responsibility to advance and complete projects.
A strongteam player able to communicate effectively with a global team.
The candidate must already have legal status to work inthe UKas the Foundation will not source a work permit or visa on their behalf.
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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 Foundationisthe corporatefoundation of Thomson Reuters the global news and information services company. As an independent charity registered in the UK and USA we leverage our media legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news media development free legal assistance and data intelligence we aim to build free fair and informed societies.
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal tax accounting compliance government and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26000 employees across more than 70 countries where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity accuracy fairness and transparency are under attack we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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