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We 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 organizations Proven track record advising on enterprise-wide privacy programs Experience with incident response and regulatory interactions Background in management consulting or law firm advisory services preferred Leadership & Skills Strong people leadership experience with ability to build and develop teams Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex legal terms into business requirements for diverse audiences Strategic thinking with ability to provide practical, risk-balanced counsel that enables business objectives Deep understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, etc.) Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity laws, and data processing operations Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation Proven ability to lead, motivate, influence, and guide cross-functional teams and direct reports Strong interpersonal skills, and fosters a culture of belonging that enables everyone to contribute to their full potential Ethical, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion Demonstrates a commitment to the company's vision, mission, and values Preferred Qualifications Professional privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent) Experience advising content-driven AI companies Experience managing privacy requirements as a service provider to various regulated entities (healthcare/HIPAA, financial services/GLBA, etc.) Technical background in data architecture or cybersecurity What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve 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 tomorrow’s 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. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 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. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. 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At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, combating fraud, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada. Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical virtuosos, and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing forward-thinking legal guidance and strategic risk analyses, promoting innovation while protecting Interac’s reputation as one of the most trusted financial brands in Canada. We are looking for a lawyer with keen business judgment and a genuine interest in the payment network and financial services to provide sophisticated advice on a broad range of product development, contracting and governance, technology contracting, outsourcing, data handling and third-party risk management activities. Interac lawyers handle complex issues, often in real time, to provide practical and actionable advice to an organization that continues to explore uncharted territory in financial services technology. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a close-knit team of sharp, solution-oriented in-house lawyers on projects that challenge you to balance legal imperatives with the core business values, risk tolerance, and enterprise strategy of a renowned financial services organization. You’ll be responsible for: Working in a fast-paced business and technology environment, partnering with business units, and playing a key role in driving the company's products and services forward. Providing strategic and actionable legal advice on key portfolios in the business and emerging technologies to complete time-sensitive projects while mitigating potential legal risks. Exercising business judgment to deliver practical and pragmatic solutions in an environment when the “right” legal answer is often unclear. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a diverse range of commercial contracts and product documentation, including commercial product offerings, technology vendor agreements, service provider agreements, proof of concept agreements, letters of intent, software and evaluation license agreements (on premise and cloud), customer software development agreements, incentive agreements, sponsorship agreements, and consulting services agreements. Advising on operationalizing product and technology strategy and contracts in a complex, highly-regulated, complex ecosystem supported by a multi-vendor environment, and proactively identifying and resolving associated legal issues. Working as a collaborative member of the Legal team, a mentor to junior lawyers, and a resource for internal knowledge management and precedent development. You bring: A Law Degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. A minimum of 8 years practical, post-call legal experience in both a corporate legal department and a law firm. Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity. Prior experience working for technology vendors, in financial services or the payment industry (preferred). Working knowledge of privacy law, cybersecurity practices, the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act, the Code of Conduct for the Debit and Credit Card Industry, CASL and other regulatory requirements applying to the financial services industry and payment network operators (preferred). Experience with financial services technologies, including mobile payments, digital banking, fraud solutions, digital identification, verification and authentication and other electronic payments technologies, in addition to traditional payment systems and payment card network operators (preferred). Proven experience advising on a wide range of matters spanning privacy, competition, intellectual property, technology, and licensing. A team player, ready and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities and roles that support the team, department, and organization. A critical thinker with cogent analysis of legal and business issues. Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and managing legal and reputational risk. The skills to be an independent, creative problem solver. Skills in time management and project prioritization. A keen interest in the products, services, and interdependencies at Interac and in the payment’s ecosystem. Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks: Canadian criminal record check; Public safety verification; Canadian ID cross-check; 5-year employment verification; Education verification; and If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check How We Work We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with: Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal. Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do. Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks. Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.’s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations. Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.