Product Tech Counsel
Thomson Reuters · Toronto, ON
- On site
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- Toronto, ON
Job highlights
- Advise on legal aspects of AI-enabled products globally.
- Partner with Product, Tech, and Marketing teams.
- Manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
- Guide on AI regulation, IP, and consumer protection.
- Develop scalable legal processes for innovation.
About the role
Product Tech Counsel
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Product Tech Counsel to join their General Counsel’s Office. This role involves advising on the legal, regulatory, and strategic aspects of a global technology and services portfolio, with a focus on AI-enabled products in a complex regulatory landscape. You will collaborate with Product, Technology, Marketing, Commercial, and Compliance teams to foster innovation while managing risks across different jurisdictions.
About The Role
In this role as Product Tech Counsel, you will:
- Advise across the full product lifecycle, from ideation and design through development, launch, iteration, and sunsetting of products within Thomson Reuters’ global technology product portfolio.
- Serve as a trusted legal partner to Product, Technology, and Marketing teams, identifying, assessing, and managing legal, regulatory, and business-reputation risks in dynamic markets.
- Provide subject-matter guidance on global AI regulation, including emerging and enacted laws for artificial intelligence and automated decision-making.
- Advise on global regulatory frameworks such as advertising, intellectual property, and consumer protection, with a focus on the UK, EU, LATAM, and AEM regions.
- Review and advise on marketing strategies, ensuring product claim substantiation and reviewing marketing assets across various channels.
- Support product partnerships, integrations, and co-development initiatives, collaborating with Commercial and Product teams to protect Thomson Reuters’ intellectual property and ensure compliance with AI laws.
- Support the development and improvement of scalable processes for consistent decision-making and faster execution across global teams.
- Collaborate within the General Counsel’s Office and across functions to contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives related to AI governance, product compliance by design, and regulatory readiness.
About You
You're a fit for the role of Product Tech Counsel if your background includes:
- A law degree (or equivalent/conversion) and current practicing lawyer status (current bar admission/practicing certificate).
- 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment advising on technology-driven products, technology transactions, and/or consumer protection.
- Familiarity with, or a strong interest in, AI-related regulation and governance, as well as global intellectual property, advertising, and consumer protection laws.
- The ability to balance legal risk with business objectives, offering practical, solution-oriented advice in developing legal areas.
- A process-oriented mindset with experience in building, improving, or scaling legal workflows, tools, or governance models for complex organizations.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed operating model.
- Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating amid ambiguity.
Experience in a technical discipline, prior exposure to AI/ML concepts, or work in a highly regulated technology sector is a plus.
What’s in It For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: A flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office) for office-based roles, ensuring a seamless experience.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive policies like 'Flex My Way' and 'work from anywhere' for up to 8 weeks per year.
- Career Development and Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development through 'Grow My Way' programming.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, and more.
- Culture: Globally recognized for inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and work-life balance.
- Social Impact: Opportunities to make a community impact with two paid volunteer days off annually and pro-bono projects.
- Making a Real-World Impact: Contribute to upholding the rule of law, facilitating commerce, and providing trusted information globally.
Key skills/competency
- Product Technology Counsel
- AI Regulation
- Intellectual Property
- Consumer Protection
- Legal Risk Management
- Technology Transactions
- Marketing Compliance
- Global Regulatory Frameworks
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Legal Operations
Skills & topics
- Product Tech Counsel
- Legal
- Technology Law
- AI Regulation
- Intellectual Property
- Consumer Protection
- Thomson Reuters
- Global Compliance
- Product Development
- Legal Counsel
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with technology law, AI regulation, and global compliance.
- Showcase practical advice: Emphasize your ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Demonstrate process orientation: Detail experience in building or improving legal workflows.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss collaboration in a matrixed environment and navigating ambiguity.
- Research Thomson Reuters: Understand their commitment to AI, innovation, and legal integrity.
Technical preparation
Review AI, IP, and consumer protection regulations.,Understand product lifecycle legal considerations.,Familiarize with technology transaction nuances.,Study global advertising and marketing laws.
Behavioral questions
Describe advising in developing legal areas.,How do you balance legal risk with business goals?,Share experience building legal workflows.,How do you collaborate in a global matrixed team?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Product Tech Counsel role at Thomson Reuters?
- The Product Tech Counsel role at Thomson Reuters focuses on providing legal, regulatory, and strategic guidance for a global technology and services portfolio, with a significant emphasis on advanced AI-enabled products. The role involves partnering with various internal teams to manage risks and enable innovation.
- What kind of experience is required for the Product Tech Counsel position?
- The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be a current practicing lawyer, and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience advising on technology-driven products, technology transactions, or consumer protection. Familiarity with AI regulation and global IP, advertising, and consumer protection laws is highly valued.
- How does Thomson Reuters approach AI in its recruitment process?
- Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a supporting tool in its global recruitment process. An AI system assesses applicant information against role requirements, with the final decision always made by recruitment personnel.
- What are the benefits of working as a Product Tech Counsel at Thomson Reuters?
- Benefits include a hybrid work model, flexibility and work-life balance initiatives (including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks), career development programs, comprehensive industry-competitive benefits, a positive company culture, and opportunities for social impact and making a real-world difference.
- Does Thomson Reuters offer flexibility in work arrangements for this Product Tech Counsel role?
- Yes, Thomson Reuters offers a flexible hybrid working environment for office-based roles, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office per week. Additionally, their 'Flex My Way' policies support work-life balance, including the option to work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks annually.
- What is the salary range for the Product Tech Counsel position?
- In the US, the base compensation range for this role is $119,700 USD - $222,300 USD. In Ontario, Canada, the range is $126,000 CAD - $176,000 CAD. Actual pay is determined by factors like skills, experience, and internal equity, and the role may be eligible for an annual bonus.
- What specific legal areas will the Product Tech Counsel advise on?
- The Product Tech Counsel will advise on global AI regulation, emerging AI laws, automated decision-making, global regulatory frameworks including advertising, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws. They will also review marketing strategies and claims, and support product partnerships and integrations.
- Is experience in a technical discipline or AI/ML required for this role?
- While not strictly required, experience in a technical discipline, prior exposure to AI/ML concepts, or work in a highly regulated technology sector is considered a plus for the Product Tech Counsel role.