Media and Litigation Counsel – Thomson Reuters

Description:

Thomson Reuters is hiring a media lawyer and litigator to support Reuters. The attorney will counsel on laws affecting newsgathering and publication, intellectual property, dispute resolution and litigation. This is a global role based in New York City or London.

Reuters is the world’s leading international news agency, reaching more than one billion people every day. We deliver real-time, award-winning news coverage to the financial community, news and media publishers and broadcasters, brands and consumers. Reuters covers a broad range of topics, including business, finance, politics, sports and technology. The hallmarks of Reuters’ journalism are speed, impartiality and insight.

The counsel's responsibilities will include:

• Advise Reuters’ 2,500 journalists in nearly 160+ locations worldwide on laws affecting publication
• Provide prepublication review
• Counsel journalists on newsgathering and access to information
• Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters
• Respond to subpoenas and other third-party requests for information
• Respond to post-publication threats and challenges
• Resolve disputes and oversee litigation filed by and against Reuters
• Ensure compliance with the Trust Principles, which reflect Reuters’ commitment to integrity, independence and freedom from bias
• Monitor developments affecting the press, freedom of speech, and publication around the world.

Qualifications:

• Significant post-qualification experience managing litigation and advising clients in the news and media industry.
• Significant understanding of media law and ethics and the news and media industry.
• Strong background in copyright and intellectual property.
• Ability to communicate with journalists and lawyers across diverse geographies and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to give timely, clear and practical legal advice that will enable Reuters to responsibly publish high-quality news of value to our customers.
• Ability to thrive as part of a diverse, global team.
• Can effectively select and manage external counsel around the world.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines and demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated passion for supporting the publication of independent global news in the public interest.
• Deep understanding of Reuters’ core values of independence, integrity and freedom from bias.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Law degree and current practicing lawyer.

Desirable Skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills in additional languages.
• Adaptable and prepared to contribute to areas outside core expertise.
• Judicial clerkship.

Application:

Interested applicants can apply here.