Locations: USA-McLean-1410 Spring Hill Rd Suite 125
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JREQ184643
Are you passionate about the chance to bring your legal experience to a world-class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to serve and protect our citizens home and abroad? Do you have the skills necessary to provide legal support to a proposal team on responses to government and corporate issued solicitations? Then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you!
About the Role The Legal Counsel will serve as a hands-on contracts attorney in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As a TRSS Legal Counsel, day-to-day duties will primarily include the review, drafting, and negotiation of client contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements. The Legal Counsel is also responsible for providing timely advice to business development, technology, product development, and finance teams regarding contractual terms at the proposal, negotiation, and contract performance stages.
Provide legal review of sales agreements including client contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure AgreementsProvide legal review of supplier/partner agreements including 3rd party data and software licenses, reseller agreements, and partner/consultant agreementsNegotiate directly with external government and commercial clients, suppliers, partners and consultants to achieve commercially beneficial termsDraft contractual language to ensure appropriate risk allocation and advantageous terms for the businessReview terms and conditions for Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, as well as other informal bidding opportunities for government and commercial customersProvide legal guidance in the resolution of contract issues and disputesProvide general legal/contracting support to business development teamEvaluate negotiation practices and make recommendations to continually improve the process.Recommend updates/revisions to contract templates in response to changing business needs and customer requirementsAbout You: You're a good fit for the role of Legal Counsel if you have:
Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctorate (J.D.) required from an accredited law school and current attorney licensure2-5 years in customer contracting and/or procurement contracting in a corporate setting, with strong legal experience negotiating and drafting customer and/or vendor agreements including content, software, and technologyExperience structuring, drafting, analyzing, and negotiating a wide range of buy-side and sell-side contracts, including sales agreements, data licensing agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, software licensing agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, and reseller agreementsPassion for contract review, drafting, and negotiationAbility to adapt to change, prioritize multiple projects, and work within tight deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word redlining functions and versioningDemonstrated business judgment and acumenHigh level of integrity and professionalismHighly developed organizational skills and strong attention to detailExcellent oral and written communication skillsWorks well as a team member and able to build trust and rapport with both internal and external stakeholdersAbility to successfully balance the interests of the client and/or supplier while maintaining a good legal and fiscal position for the companyAbility to work autonomously and be a self-starterAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security ClearanceKnowledge and Preferred Skills1-3 years in federal government contracting and strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR requiredUndergraduate or Associate's degree in Business or EconomicsContract administration and compliance experienceExperience in data licensing/data rightsWhat's in it For You? You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:
Hybrid Work Model: A flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balanceCulture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity, and inclusionLearning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent MarketplaceSocial Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annuallyPurpose Driven Work: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparencyAccessibility 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.
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