Legal Counsel (Maternity Leave Contract) (Canada)

Legal Counsel (Maternity Leave Contract) (Canada)

19 Aug
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Thomson Reuters
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Canada

19 Aug

Thomson Reuters

Canada

- Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) is a global content and technology company. We are looking for a Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our General Counsel’s Office with a focus on corporate governance work and corporate transactions

- This is a diverse and challenging role that offers the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the organization on a wide variety of legal matters. This maternity leave contract position will be based at our global headquarters at 19 Duncan Street in Toronto

- Lead and coordinate subsidiary governance projects across multiple countries, ensuring timely and efficient execution

- Oversee and manage daily subsidiary governance activities for EMEA and other global entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate governance standards

- Draft and review corporate agreements, resolutions, and documentation and support internal corporate restructurings and reorganizations

- Assist with the preparation of public company and subsidiary board of directors and related committee materials and coordinate subsidiary board meetings

- Respond to information requests, manage corporate history records, collaborate with various Corporate Departments (Tax, Treasury, HR, Accounting) and liaise with external legal counsel, advisors, and agents

- Tax - Assist with legal analyses and documentation related to intercompany restructurings,



intercompany agreements and corporate housekeeping matters

- Treasury/Finance - Assist with legal aspects of public debt offerings and redemptions, banking/credit facility matters, share buyback program and other treasury matters

- Securities - Assist with compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. securities and stock exchange requirements

- HR/Benefits - Draft and provide other legal support for incentive/equity compensation plans and agreements

- Other - Help with General Counsel’s Office special projects and initiatives; manage outside counsel involved in certain transactions and projects; other duties as assigned- Licensed to practice law in Ontario

- Robust attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

- LL.B. or J.D. in good standing, called to the Bar of a Canadian province, membership in an applicable law society or bar association with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience in private practice and/or as in house counsel

- Strong knowledge of Canadian or foreign corporate law

- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills

- Minimum 3 years of legal experience, with experience in corporate governance

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment- End Date: September 30, 2026

📌 Legal Counsel (Maternity Leave Contract) (Canada)
🏢 Thomson Reuters
📍 Canada

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