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Refinitiv

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

Refinitiv, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034

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More information on requesting an accommodation .Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings .More information about Thomson Reuters can be found onWe are seeking an **Assistant General Counsel, Privacy** to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters globally, with a primary focus on Canadian and U.S. privacy laws and global cybersecurity regulations. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who navigates complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth and innovation through privacy-by-design principles.**About the Role**In this opportunity as **Assistant General Counsel, Privacy**, you will provide strategic legal counsel and operational leadership across all aspects of global privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including:**Strategic Legal Counsel & Program Leadership*** Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals* Partner with executive leadership and business segments to integrate privacy considerations into business strategy and product development* Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations globally, assessing organizational impact and translating legal requirements into business guidance and operational execution* Serve as subject matter expert on specialized legal issues unique to data privacy and cybersecurity**Privacy Program Management*** Assist in the design, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Thomson Reuters Privacy Program, including drafting privacy policies and establishing governance frameworks* Conduct comprehensive privacy risk assessments for products, systems, and operations, providing risk-mitigation counseling* Advise on privacy-by-design principles, review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives* Assess privacy implications of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Work closely with product teams, business lines, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and other internal functions to identify and address privacy risks* Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert for privacy due diligence and integration activities as part of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures* Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors and third parties on privacy compliance requirements* Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data protection agreements**Incident Response & Compliance*** Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity teams during privacy incident investigations and breach response, ensuring investigations are conducted and documented appropriately to minimize risks, protect individual privacy, and fulfill legal obligations* Oversee consumer/data subject rights (DSR) request processes in collaboration with the Privacy Office* Support relationships with regulatory authorities during investigations or inquiries**About You**You're a fit for the role of **Assistant General Counsel, Privacy** if you have:**Education & Credentials*** Juris Doctor from an accredited law school* Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus)**Experience*** 10+ years of progressive privacy and data protection legal experience* International privacy experience, particularly with Canadian and U.S. privacy laws* Experience in fast-paced, technology-driven #J-18808-Ljbffr