Senior Legal Counsel – Partnerships & Alliances

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Toronto

Thomas Reuters


We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on commercial lawyer with a problem-solving approach to providing legal services in a technology-enabled, data-driven corporate legal department.


The role will support negotiation of strategic and complex partnership agreements, collaborating with the Partnership and Alliances organization, Commercial Excellence, and Product functions to ensure operational and strategic alignment in partnership arrangements. The successful candidate will help develop a partnership playbook and maintain partnership templates.

This role may be based in our Toronto office (hybrid model). It is part of the Commercial team within the Thomson Reuters Legal, Risk & Compliance Office, a collaborative international team focused on enabling business growth and risk mitigation.

About the Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will:


  1. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including complex software (SaaS), licensing, redistribution, reseller, referral, integration, hosting, content acquisition, consulting, professional services, data processing, and security agreements.
  2. Provide strategic legal advice to business leaders and support Thomson Reuters’ partnership strategy and growth.
  3. Advise on licensing and use of AI tools and legal technology.
  4. Assist in resolving commercial disputes with partners.

About You

You are a good fit if your background includes:

  1. 6+ years post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house advising on software, SaaS, information licensing, and partnerships.
  2. Strong legal knowledge in contract and commercial law, especially with SaaS and Gen AI products.
  3. Experience with software/technology contracting.
  4. Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
  5. Strategic, creative, and practical thinking in legal issues.
  6. Ability to quickly learn Thomson Reuters products, services, and organizational structure.
  7. Authorized to practice law.

What’s in it For You?

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.
  • Supportive policies for work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements and work-from-anywhere options.
  • Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
  • Competitive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, wellness resources, and retirement plans.
  • Inclusive, award-winning culture emphasizing values like customer obsession, agility, and collaboration.
  • Community impact through volunteer days and ESG initiatives.
  • The chance to make a real-world impact by supporting justice, truth, and transparency globally.

About Us

Thomson Reuters provides trusted content and technology for professionals in legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media sectors. Our products empower informed decision-making and uphold the rule of law. With 26,000 employees worldwide, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment committed to objectivity, accuracy, and fairness. Join us to help shape industries and society’s progress.


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