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Jollibee UAE

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 Jollibee UAE is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and business-savvy Legal Manager to join our growing team!
 
 
 This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with strong expertise in the QSR, or retail and a deep understanding of UAE laws and regulations, especially in the areas of contracts, commercial agreements, and leasing.
 
 
 As Legal Manager, you&rsquo;ll work closely with cross-functional teams &mdash; including operations, retail, supply chain, and senior leadership &mdash; and play a key role in supporting the business with sound legal counsel and risk management.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Provide legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters
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 Draft and negotiate retail lease agreements and other commercial contracts
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 Manage litigation and dispute resolution across the business
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 Ensure compliance with UAE commercial, food safety, and labor laws
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 Lead and manage the contract lifecycle process company-wide
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 What We're Looking For:
 
 
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 Law degree from a recognized university
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 5 years of legal experience in the UAE, ideally in QSR, or retail
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 Strong knowledge of contract law, leasing, and regulatory compliance
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 Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
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 Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
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 Strong proficiency in English and Arabic (written and verbal)
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Legal Manager

RTC-1 Employment Services

The Role
 Position Title: Legal Manager – Retail, F&B or Shopping Centers Employment Type: Full Time Salary: depending on experience and qualifications plus competitive company benefits Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: An international fast-food giant recognized for its strong growth and iconic brand presence Job Description: - Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including lease agreements, tenancy contracts, service agreements, and other business contracts. - Represent the company or its clients in resolving rental disputes, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation support when required. - Provide legal advice, opinions, and risk assessments on landlord-tenant matters, contract law, and applicable regulatory issues. - Prepare legal documentation and support submissions for court or arbitration proceedings, if necessary
 
Requirements
 Qualifications: - Male between 35–45 years old; Fluency in Arabic language is a must - Bachelor’s degree in Law/ Master’s Degree in Law or equivalent; Certification in Corporate/Commercial Law is an advantage - At least 6 years progressive legal experience in F&B, QSR, Retail, or Shopping Center/Real Estate industries, with proven expertise in contract law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution - Solid background in F&B and QSR industry legal frameworks, particularly relating to franchise agreements, supply chain contracts, labor compliance, food safety regulations, and intellectual property protection.
 
About the company
 RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.

ONEROAD Auto Service Center

Job Position : Legal ManagerExp : 5 to 7 years (UAE)Work Location : Dubai, UAEJob Responsibilities:Risk Management<ul><li>Preparing risk-benefit and analysis judgments, pre-qualification, commercial calculations.</li><li>Recommendations and following up on the progress of measures.</li><li>Work with Risk Management Department / Finance to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.</li><li>Monitor the risk environment and act to reduce the group&rsquo;s risk exposure.</li><li>Make recommendations on response and resolutions to risks and issues and changes to applicable laws and regulations</li><li>Review, Evaluation and Analysis of new investment opportunity in public/private market.</li><li>Guide management on a wide range of commercial and legal issues, including commercial transactions, finance, regulatory, corporate governance, trade, insurance, maintenance, and tax</li><li>Work with Finance to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls etc. May include &lsquo;financial engineering&rsquo; and understanding / evaluating economic impact of terms and term options.</li><li>Notifies senior management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the company.</li></ul>Legal Activities and Compliance:<ul><li>Handle the full range of the legal issues and responsible for advising on commercial and business development arrangements.</li><li>Suggest process improvements for the legal team.</li><li>Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures.</li><li>Identify, secure, and manage legal activities and contracts.</li><li>Ensure compliance of all the requirements of a project on time and within specification.</li><li>Contracts Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution.</li><li>Drafting and handling MOA, BOA, Court memorandums, Legal notices</li><li>Ensures contracts approval and execution are carried out in accordance with Authority and Contracts Policy &amp; Procedure and contract management systems</li><li>A wide variety of contracting duties (Local, national, and international contracts) according to many countries' law specifications and the latest local and international regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.</li></ul>Handling And Managing Documents/Contracts:<ul><li>Examination and verification of all documents related to transactions</li><li>Ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal.</li><li>Ensures proper records are kept of each transaction and adheres to any filing or naming conventions applicable to the team.</li><li>Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.</li><li>Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.</li><li>Drafts reviews, varies and (in support of the relevant business lead and under the supervision of Head of Contracts, Legal Counsel and/ or General Counsel) negotiates the terms and conditions of contracts.</li></ul>Education &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) is required; a Master&rsquo;s degree or post-graduate diploma in law, compliance, or business is an advantage.</li><li>Minimum of 5&ndash;7 years of relevant experience in legal practice and in-hand experience in legal &amp; compliance roles, preferably within corporate business.</li><li>Hands-on experience in handling legal documentation, company secretarial duties, and contract negotiation.</li><li>Experience advising on corporate law, commercial contracts, labor/employment matters, and regulatory compliance.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Andersen in the United Arab Emirates

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 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team at Andersen UAE. The ideal candidate will support our legal professionals in corporate advisory matters, legal research, and compliance-related tasks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Conduct in-depth legal research, particularly related to due diligence before business acquisitions or new business setups.
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 Assist in corporate advisory matters, including company registration, client onboarding, and obtaining licenses.
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 Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, memorandums, and legal correspondence.
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 Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws, visa regulations, corporate laws, and international tax regulations.
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 Support M&amp;A transactions, including reviewing and drafting legal documents and conducting legal due diligence.
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 Perform AML/CFT checks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (AML certification is a plus).
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 Assist with project management, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely filings.
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 Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
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 Support internal teams on legal implications of business activities and provide risk mitigation guidance.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
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 5-7 years of experience in a legal support role in UAE is required.
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 Strong understanding of corporate law, UAE legal framework, AML regulations, and contract drafting.
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 Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software tools.
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 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience handling corporate and M&amp;A transactions.
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 Familiarity with UAE business setup procedures and compliance regulations.
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 AML certification or experience in AML checks is a strong advantage.
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Legal Assistant Manager/Manager

<div>
 
 About The Job
 
 
 
 
 Who we are?
 
 
 
 GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager &ndash; Legal will be responsible for overseeing HR and labor-related cases within GCC jurisdictions and managing litigation matters across the Group, with a particular focus. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the HR and business teams on employee-related legal risks and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will handle labor disputes, investigations, negotiations, and court proceedings in coordination with external counsel where necessary. A deep understanding of local labor laws (especially in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and other GCC markets) is essential, as is the ability to draft, review, and interpret employment-related legal documents. The person should have experience in drafting commercial contracts, plaints and conversant with court procedures The role also contributes to legal risk management and policy development to protect the Group&rsquo;s legal standing and reputation.
 
 
 
 Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Lead all labor and employment litigation and dispute resolution matters across the GCC.
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 Represent the company in labor court proceedings and liaise with external counsel when required.
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 Provide expert legal advice and risk assessments related to HR policies, terminations, disciplinary actions, grievances, employment contracts, and labor disputes.
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 Draft legal documents, pleadings, and statements related to ongoing cases or claims.
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 Develop and enforce legal strategies to defend the Group&rsquo;s interests across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Build strong working relationships with HR, Government Affairs, and business leaders to ensure alignment and compliance.
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 Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations in each operational market.
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 Maintain and update legal precedents, case databases, and litigation trackers.
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 Proactively monitor regulatory changes and communicate legal implications to relevant stakeholders. Conversant with court proceedings.
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 Manage labor litigation at appellate and cassation levels, ensuring strong legal positioning for escalated cases. Coordinate with senior counsel on complex or high stakes matters, ensuring strategic alignment at each level of jurisdiction.
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 Lead mediation and arbitration efforts to resolve labor disputes amicably and efficiently, minimizing exposure to formal litigation.
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 Draft and negotiate settlement agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders and external mediators.
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 Oversee legal aspects of internal investigations related to employee grievances, misconduct, or whistleblower claims to support defensible legal positions.
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 Prepare litigation readiness frameworks, including evidence preservation, witness coordination, and pre-litigation documentation standards.
 
 
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of GCC labor laws and legal frameworks, particularly UAE, KSA, Qatar.
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 Litigation strategy and case management.
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 Contract drafting and legal interpretation.
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 Legal risk assessment and mitigation.
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 Negotiation and dispute resolution.
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 Legal research and regulatory analysis.
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 Proficiency in managing and coordinating with external counsel.
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 Court representation and documentation management.
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 Appeals and cassation procedures (experience handling higher court matters) Case law monitoring and precedent tracking
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 Internal investigations related to litigation matters | Drafting settlement agreements and consent orders
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 Litigation budgeting and cost control Crisis management and reputational risk mitigation during litigation
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 Litigation reporting dashboards for executive leadership
 
 
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 Why Join GMG?
 
 
 
 At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better &ndash; for our team, our consumers, and our communities.
 
 
 If you're seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.
 
 
 
 What we offer?
 
 
 
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 An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
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 Comprehensive family medical insurance
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 Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
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 Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
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 Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain
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 </ul>
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Senior Manager - Legal Counsel

Aventus

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 Law degree (BA or equivalent) with a minimum of
 
 15 years&rsquo; legal experience
 
 in financial services or related sectors.
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 Demonstrable experience with
 
 LMA documentation
 
 and financing transactions.
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 Proven leadership experience managing regional legal teams and significant portfolios.
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 Fluency in Arabic and English
 
 is essential.
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 Strong cross-border stakeholder management skills.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Head of Legal

Thomson Reuters

<div>MENA Project Manager, TrustLaw &ndash; Thomson Reuters Foundation
Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business.
We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world&rsquo;s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.
For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.
Our global pro bono legal network, TrustLaw, works with leading law firms and corporate legal teams to facilitate free legal support, research and resources for civil society organisations, social enterprises and non-profit independent media around the globe. As the largest pro bono legal network in the world, TrustLaw draws on the expertise of more than 120,000 lawyers in 190 countries. We leverage the power of the law to protect, support and empower organisations at the frontlines of social or environmental change, and to strengthen and defend independent media and the civic space.
We are seeking a MENA Project Manager to join the TrustLaw team in Dubai.
This dynamic role will combine the opportunity to pilot a groundbreaking pro bono engagement initiative in UAE and the broader region (approx 60%), as well as expand our portfolio of programming in MENA (approx 40%), with a specific focus on supporting independent media with legal tools and training.
Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months, with potential for extension.
About the Role
As a MENA Project Manager, TrustLaw at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:<ul><li>
Build and manage relationships with civil society organisations (CSOs), independent media and law firms across the MENA region (with focus on UAE and likely Lebanon), through targeted outreach, network building, and in-person or virtual meetings.</li><li>
Build and activate strategic partnerships across the broader MENA region.</li><li>
Develop and run a needs assessment to map and understand the legal challenges and pro bono capacity in the UAE and MENA region, and identify opportunities, resources, etc to fill the gap.
</li><li>Support organisations to access pro bono legal services and coordinate its delivery, leveraging the TrustLaw platform and international expertise.</li><li>
Organise and facilitate in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and capacity-building events in partnership with participating law firms.</li><li>
Scope and oversee development of legal guides, training materials, and research outputs that serve both pro bono clients and the broader ecosystem, leveraging the pro bono support of participating law firms.
</li><li>Maintain our CRM/database system (Salesforce) to track project activities, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.</li><li>
Prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders, including donors.</li><li>
Represent TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation at relevant external meetings, events, and forums in the UAE.</li></ul>
About You
To be our Project Manager, TrustLaw, you will likely have:<ul><li>
Significant project management experience, ideally in the legal, CSO and/or media freedom sectors within the UAE and wider MENA region.</li><li>
A good understanding of the legal and non-profit sectors in the UAE and wider MENA region, and ideally, prior exposure to legal pro bono.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to build and manage multi-stakeholder networks. Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience working on donor-funded projects, including monitoring, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>
Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building workshops or legal training is desirable.</li><li>
Proficient in using databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for project tracking and reporting.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively with international colleagues, including occasional meetings outside standard working hours.</li><li>
Willingness to travel within the UAE as required; must have the right to work in Dubai.</li><li>
Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.</li><li>
A legal qualification (or significant experience in a legal/pro bono environment) is preferred.</li></ul>
Please note, the deadline for applications is 17 October at 11.59pm Gulf Standard Time.
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What&rsquo;s in it For You?<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
</li><li>Learning &amp; Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.</li></ul>
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change. 
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 journalism 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.</div>

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