Assistant General Counsel, Product @ Thomson Reuters at Counselwell Inc. — NeverHard

Assistant General Counsel, Product Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid). The role may also be based in Minneapolis, Dallas, or Toronto. Role Overview Provide practical legal counsel to Product, Technology, and Marketing teams, advising on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Advise product and business partners on legal issues from concept through launch for new products, features, and functionality. Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and provide business‑oriented guidance. Review and advise on marketing campaigns, product messaging, sales communications, marketing assets, and updates across digital properties. Develop and implement regulatory compliance best practices, especially in AI, consumer protection, advertising, intellectual property, and related laws. Provide legal support for product partnerships, integrations, strategic alliances, and co‑development arrangements. Create, update, and deliver training materials, playbooks, templates, and other resources for business partners. Qualifications Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice or eligibility to practice in Minnesota, Texas, or Ontario; active license in good standing. 6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department advising on product counseling, consumer protection, technology transactions, or related matters. Familiarity with global advertising laws and regulations, AI regulation, intellectual property law, and consumer protection laws. Strong process orientation and ability to build, improve, and scale internal processes, documentation, and systems. Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, initiative, and creativity in solving complex legal and business problems. Ability to work effectively and inclusively as part of a diverse, cross‑functional team. Experience with technical disciplines, product development, or managing attorneys is a plus. Job Status Replacement position due to an existing vacancy to support evolving business needs. Benefits Hybrid work model – flexible office presence 2–3 days per week with remote options. Flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year. Comprehensive benefit plans covering health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and mental health resources. Paid volunteer days and opportunities for community impact and ESG initiatives. Competitive base compensation: \$157,500–\$292,500 USD (US) or \$172,000–\$222,000 CAD (Ontario), with potential annual bonus. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com . Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. #J-18808-Ljbffr