Junior In-house counsel - Thomson Reuters Foundation
CompanyThomson Reuters
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At6/4/2026
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About The Thomson Reuters Foundation
Join a team that leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, expand access to the law, and promote responsible business worldwide. The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, a global leader in news and information services. As an independent charity registered in the UK, EU and the USA, we work to foster free, fair and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law and data intelligence. Through our programmes, we inform, empower and equip key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver impactful programmes, pro bono legal services, research, news and convenings that support a more just and sustainable world.
About The Role
We are seeking a Junior In‑House Counsel with at leastt 3 year PQE, to join our legal team on a part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad commercial legal skillset within an international, mission-driven organisation. Reporting to the In-House Counsel, you will support on a wide range of legal matters, with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, while also contributing to advisory work across intellectual property, media law, and data protection. The role is well suited to a commercially minded lawyer who is eager to build in-house experience, work across diverse legal areas, and engage with a wide range of global stakeholders in support of the Foundation’s mission.
Please note that this is a Part-Time position (21hrs per week).
About The Role
As a Junior In-House Counsel within the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:
Join a team that leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, expand access to the law, and promote responsible business worldwide. The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, a global leader in news and information services. As an independent charity registered in the UK, EU and the USA, we work to foster free, fair and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law and data intelligence. Through our programmes, we inform, empower and equip key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver impactful programmes, pro bono legal services, research, news and convenings that support a more just and sustainable world.
About The Role
We are seeking a Junior In‑House Counsel with at leastt 3 year PQE, to join our legal team on a part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad commercial legal skillset within an international, mission-driven organisation. Reporting to the In-House Counsel, you will support on a wide range of legal matters, with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, while also contributing to advisory work across intellectual property, media law, and data protection. The role is well suited to a commercially minded lawyer who is eager to build in-house experience, work across diverse legal areas, and engage with a wide range of global stakeholders in support of the Foundation’s mission.
Please note that this is a Part-Time position (21hrs per week).
About The Role
As a Junior In-House Counsel within the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and agreements, (including partnership agreements, grants, licensing agreements, service contracts, website terms & conditions)
To be our Junior In-House Counsel, you will likely have:
- A lawyer with strong commercial legal skills (experience with data protection law, intellectual property law and contract law would be a plus). You will have 3-5 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in an in-house team.
- While expertise in all of the legal areas outlined above is not essential, broad legal and commercial knowledge and the ability to issue spot is critical.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and responsibly use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support legal research, contract review, drafting, risk identification.
- Experience or a demonstrated interest, in the pro bono sector, with knowledge of key global development trends and/or experience working with the charitable, philanthropic or social enterprise sector.
- Proven ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior corporate executives and partners of top law firms to social entrepreneurs, NGOs, media organisations, funders, multilateral organisations and any other beneficiaries of our services.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines to drive projects to completion.
- An independent self-starter with an ability to design their own agenda and take responsibility to advance and complete projects.
What’s in it For You?
- Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
- Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
- Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
- Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted j
ournalism and news.
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. 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.
As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business 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 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. More information on requesting an accommodation here.
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More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com
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. 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.
As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business 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 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. More information on requesting an accommodation here.
Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here.
More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com