Legal Counsel, Government
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Job Summary
Role Summary
Thomson Reuters is seeking a lawyer with a proven record of a practical problem-solving approach to providing commercial legal services in a technology-enabled data-driven corporate legal department for government contracts.
Specifically we are looking for a lawyer experienced with various contracting vehicles complex partnership arrangements and negotiating complex compliance terms (e.g. FedRamp Accessibility). The successful candidate will 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.
In this role the lawyer will be responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues drafting and negotiating documents presenting commercially viable recommendations and assuring legal compliance for government contracts. When dealing with internal or external customers the successful candidate will seek to enhance the customer experience and simplify interactions with the legal function.
The role sits within the Customers & Commercial team of the Thomson Reuters General Counsels Office a highly collaborative team focused on enabling business growth and mitigating risk for the customer-centric commercial group. This is a hybrid role based in Eagan MN or McLean VA.
About the Role
In this opportunity as Legal Counsel Government you will:
Review draft and negotiate a wide range of customer-facing and partnership 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
Work within the Government and broader Customers & Commercial teams to identify legal regulatory and compliance requirements and risks associated with various business initiatives and developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
Provide practical and insightful business and strategic advice leveraging experience in the practice of law and the legal profession
Research and respond to general legal inquiries from 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
Operate within policy guidelines and requirements set for Thomson Reuters lawyers to ensure compliance and consistency
Contribute know-how to the groups Knowledge Management initiatives and help to build an open knowledge sharing culture
Work with members of the General Counsels Office on enterprise- wide legal issues and projects
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested
About You
Youre a fit for the role of Legal Counsel Government if your background includes:
At least 2 years post-qualification experience in private practice and/or as in-house legal counsel advising on the sell side of government procurements and negotiating complex commercial partnerships where the government is the end-user
JD required
Excellent technical legal knowledge in government contract and commercial law particularly with SaaS products and solutions including Gen AI products and solutions
Familiarity with various contracting vehicles including cooperative agreements RFPs GSA Schedules and Fedlink orders
Ability to think strategically and creatively to identify and resolve legal issues; desire and ability to quickly learn about Thomson Reuters products and services and its internal processes and organizational structure
Excellent communication negotiation drafting organization and analytical skills and an aptitude for finding solutions
Experience and/or interest in using AI tools and other legal technology
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment and in a matrixed organization; juggle multiple matters at once and work independently in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound judgment on when to seek additional support to identify and solve
Authorized to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction or jurisdictions
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Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us
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.
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