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Qualifications
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma or Texas, with a preference for licensure in Texas
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or as corporate counsel, with experience in transactional business, strong contract review and drafting skills
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and in on-line legal research, with ability to learn new software applications and programs, ability to type efficiently and prepare own documents and correspondence without reliance on dictation, and strong drafting, negotiation and oral communication
Requires prolonged stationary positions and some positioning of self to access under desk storage or low filing drawers
Continuous operation of office equipment, e.g. computer keyboard, copy machine, printer, and calculator
Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive readin
Responsibilities
Demonstrate proficiency in the legal practice, sound judgment and the provision of reasoned legal opinions, with minimal supervision
Manage legal staff, as assigned, and supervise provision of legal services
Keep Associate General Counsel, Vice President of Musket and other management apprised of current legal matters, initiatives and concerns of import being handled or managed, as well as any staffing issues
Transactional
Draft, review, revise and negotiate varied legal documents in numerous areas of contract and commercial law and corporate transactions, including but not limited to service, storage and transportation agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, and complex acquisition contracts, while working with business unit leaders and other interested parties
Review and analyze company responses to requests for proposals, bids, and offers, and provide guidance to business clients regarding related to such transactions and opportunities
Provide legal advice and counsel to executives, directors of departments, and other business clients, using discretion and exercising independent judgment in numerous areas of contract and commercial law, general corporate transactions, and adversarial matters
Research and analyze various legal issues presented by clients and/or pertinent to business operations or matters and present results through preparation of legal memoranda and/or interaction with clients
Serve as liaison between Musket’s legal department and certain business clients and representing the department on assigned task forces and committees
Anticipate and identify potential legal issues and develop and recommend company policies and positions on same
Administrative
Pursue continuing education on industry, evolving business operations, and company business strategies
Assist in managing provision of legal services by outside counsel and other legal service providers as related to business units and/or matters
Ensure accurate billing by outside counsel on a project specific basis
Timely and accurately enter and update status of projects in matter management system and contracts in enterprise contract system
Maintain accurate time log in matter management system for work performed on behalf of Musket Corporation and its affiliates, as required
Various tasks as needed
Be able to work independently and with little supervision
Occasional moving of equipment and/or lifting up to 50 pounds
Occasional evening or weekend work
Possible infrequent overnight travel
All employees may be required to follow any other instructions, cross train in other positions, and perform other duties as required by workloads
Job description
Req ID: 458072
GENERAL SUPERVISORY OR LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate proficiency in the legal practice, sound judgment and the provision of reasoned legal opinions, with minimal supervision
• Manage legal staff, as assigned, and supervise provision of legal services
• Keep Associate General Counsel, Vice President of Musket and other management apprised of current legal matters, initiatives and concerns of import being handled or managed, as well as any staffing issues
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transactional
• Draft, review, revise and negotiate varied legal documents in numerous areas of contract and commercial law and corporate transactions, including but not limited to service, storage and transportation agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, and complex acquisition contracts, while working with business unit leaders and other interested parties
• Review and analyze company responses to requests for proposals, bids, and offers, and provide guidance to business clients regarding related to such transactions and opportunities
General
• Provide legal advice and counsel to executives, directors of departments, and other business clients, using discretion and exercising independent judgment in numerous areas of contract and commercial law, general corporate transactions, and adversarial matters
• Research and analyze various legal issues presented by clients and/or pertinent to business operations or matters and present results through preparation of legal memoranda and/or interaction with clients
• Serve as liaison between Musket’s legal department and certain business clients and representing the department on assigned task forces and committees
• Anticipate and identify potential legal issues and develop and recommend company policies and positions on same
• Administrative
• Pursue continuing education on industry, evolving business operations, and company business strategies
• Assist in managing provision of legal services by outside counsel and other legal service providers as related to business units and/or matters
• Ensure accurate billing by outside counsel on a project specific basis
• Timely and accurately enter and update status of projects in matter management system and contracts in enterprise contract system
• Maintain accurate time log in matter management system for work performed on behalf of Musket Corporation and its affiliates, as required
• Various tasks as needed
• Be able to work independently and with little supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Education:
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma or Texas, with a preference for licensure in Texas
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or as corporate counsel, with experience in transactional business, strong contract review and drafting skills
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and in on-line legal research, with ability to learn new software applications and programs, ability to type efficiently and prepare own documents and correspondence without reliance on dictation, and strong drafting, negotiation and oral communication
• Typical Physical Demands:
• Requires prolonged stationary positions and some positioning of self to access under desk storage or low filing drawers
• Occasional moving of equipment and/or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Continuous operation of office equipment, e.g. computer keyboard, copy machine, printer, and calculator
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive readin
• Occasional evening or weekend work
• Possible infrequent overnight travel
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. All employees may be required to follow any other instructions, cross train in other positions, and perform other duties as required by workloads.
Job Function(s): Musket
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Legal Counsel
Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN, United States • via LinkedIn
24 hours ago
$1.17L–$2.17L a year
Full–time
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Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
The successful candidate needs to be a hands-on commercial lawyer with extensive experience with complex software (including SaaS) deals, exceptional communication skills, capable of providing sound legal and business advice and counsel to sales professionals, product management, and other internal customers
When dealing with internal or external customers, the successful candidate will seek to enhance the customer experience and simplify the customer’s interaction with the legal function
To be successful in this role you should have the experience and capability to handle a broad range of legal and compliance matters
3 to 5 years post qualification experience in private practice and/or as in-house legal counsel advising on the sell rather than the buy side
Experience with commercial contracting in a sales organization and a desire to build a legal career within a large corporate setting
Excellent technical legal knowledge in contract and commercial law, particularly with SaaS products and solutions, including Gen AI products and solutions
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Ability to positively influence behavior of multiple stakeholders
Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues
Experience and interest in providing strategic legal advice to business leaders and partnering with multiple stakeholders to drive strategy and growth
Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills, and an aptitude for problem-solving
Experience and/or interest in using AI tools and other legal technology
Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues; desire and ability to quickly learn about Thomson Reuters’ products and services, and its internal processes and organizational structure
Ability to successfully work in a team environment and in a matrixed organization and ability to build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to juggle multiple matters at once and work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly
Ability to exercise good judgement on when to seek help and where to find appropriate resources to solve problems
Authorized to practice law
Benefits
Backed by our commitment to continuous learning and market-leading benefits, you’ll be prepared to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future
Industry-Leading 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
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, and hybrid model, 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
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
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees
Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match
In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave
These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws
Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and ADD insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 52+ Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position
The base compensation range varies across locations
For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $116,+00 - $217,100
This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity
Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting and negotiating documents, presenting commercially viable recommendations, and assuring legal compliance
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of customer facing and partner agreements, primarily complex software (including SaaS) and information licensing agreements, re-distribution, reseller, referral, hosting, content acquisition, consulting and professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements relating to sales of Thomson Reuters products and services
Work within the Customers Commercial team to identify 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
Operate within policy guidelines and requirements set for Thomson Reuters lawyers to ensure compliance and consistency
Research and respond to general legal inquiries from Thomson Reuters 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
Contribute know-how to the group’s Knowledge Management initiatives and help to build an open knowledge sharing culture
Provide practical and insightful business and strategic advice, leveraging experience in the practice of law and the legal profession
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested
Job description
We are currently seeking a lawyer with a proven record of customer service and a practical, problem-solving approach to providing commercial legal services in a technology-enabled, data-driven corporate legal department. The successful candidate needs to be a hands-on commercial lawyer with extensive experience with complex software (including SaaS) deals, exceptional communication skills, capable of providing sound legal and business advice and counsel to sales professionals, product management, and other internal customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting and negotiating documents, presenting commercially viable recommendations, and assuring legal compliance. When dealing with internal or external customers, the successful candidate will seek to enhance the customer experience and simplify the customer’s interaction with the legal function.
This opportunity is with Thomson Reuters based in either Toronto, Minneapolis−Saint Paul, or Dallas. The role sits within the Customers Commercial team of the Thomson Reuters General Counsel Office, a highly collaborative team focused on enabling business growth and mitigating risk for the customer-centric commercial group. To be successful in this role you should have the experience and capability to handle a broad range of legal and compliance matters.
About The Role
In this opportunity as Legal Counsel, you will:
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of customer facing and partner agreements, primarily complex software (including SaaS) and information licensing agreements, re-distribution, reseller, referral, hosting, content acquisition, consulting and professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements relating to sales of Thomson Reuters products and services.
• Work within the Customers Commercial team to identify 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.
• Operate within policy guidelines and requirements set for Thomson Reuters lawyers to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from Thomson Reuters 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.
• Contribute know-how to the group’s Knowledge Management initiatives and help to build an open knowledge sharing culture.
• Provide practical and insightful business and strategic advice, leveraging experience in the practice of law and the legal profession.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Legal Counsel if your background includes:
• 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in private practice and/or as in-house legal counsel advising on the sell rather than the buy side
• Experience with commercial contracting in a sales organization and a desire to build a legal career within a large corporate setting.
• Excellent technical legal knowledge in contract and commercial law, particularly with SaaS products and solutions, including Gen AI products and solutions
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills. Ability to positively influence behavior of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues.
• Experience and interest in providing strategic legal advice to business leaders and partnering with multiple stakeholders to drive strategy and growth.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills, and an aptitude for problem-solving
• Experience and/or interest in using AI tools and other legal technology.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues; desire and ability to quickly learn about Thomson Reuters’ products and services, and its internal processes and organizational structure.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment and in a matrixed organization and ability to build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to juggle multiple matters at once and work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly. Ability to exercise good judgement on when to seek help and where to find appropriate resources to solve problems.
• Authorized to practice law.
What’s in it For You?
Join us to inform the way forward with the latest AI solutions and address real-world challenges in legal, tax, compliance, and news. Backed by our commitment to continuous learning and market-leading benefits, you’ll be prepared to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. This includes:
• Industry-Leading 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.
• 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, and hybrid model, 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 skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for inclusion, innovation, and customer-focus. Our eleven business resource groups nurture our culture of belonging across the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented across our global footprint.
• 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.
• 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.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and ADD insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 52+ Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.
For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $116,+00 - $217,100.
This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.
Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.
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 that celebrate diversity and inclusion. 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.
Accessibility
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our 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/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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