Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Counsel to advise on and negotiate complex SaaS, software, data and technology agreements supporting the general sale of Thomson Reuters products and services. You'll be a hands‐on commercial lawyer with deep experience on the supplier (sell) side of technologytransactions. You'll also take a practical, problem-solving approach and work in a technology‐enabled, data‐driven legal department. You'll spot and analyse legal issues, draft and negotiate agreements, give commercially sound recommendations, and ensure legal compliance. We want someone who makes working with Legal simple and efficient, for both internal stakeholders and customers. The role sits within the Customers & Commercial team of the Thomson Reuters General Counsel Office. This highly collaborative team helps the business grow while managing risk across Thomson Reuters' customer‐facing commercial organisation. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of customer facing and partner agreements, primarily complex software (including SaaS) and information licensing agreements, data protection and security, hosting, content acquisition, consulting and professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements relating to sales of ThomsonReuters products and services. Work within the Customers & Commercial team identifying legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and risks associated with various business initiatives and developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies. Work with members of the General Counsel Office on enterprise‐wide legal issues and projects. Research and respond to general legal inquiries from ThomsonReuters 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. 7 years minimum post qualification experience in private practice and/or as in‐house legal counsel advising on the sell rather than the buy side. Excellent written/verbal English language communication skills. German, French or Spanish language skills or legal experience working in these jurisdictions are an advantage. Excellent technical legal knowledge in contract and commercial law, particularly with SaaS products and solutions. Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues. Authorisation to practice law. You will have had experience negotiating and drafting clauses & agreements relating to data processing, data protection and cybersecurity with GDPR, data transfers and data sharing; knowledge of US privacy laws would also be an advantage. German language communication skills would be an advantage. 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. 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. flexible vacation two company‐wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing Culture 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. 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. 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 ThomsonReuters, 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. To ensure we can do that,

📌 Senior Counsel, SaaS (Madrid)
🏢 CAN002 Thomson Reuters Canada
📍 Madrid