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Vice President Strategy, Legal Professionals

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Thomson Reuters

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Zürich

AI generated summary

  • You need 8+ years in strategy, preferably in legal/SaaS markets, strong leadership skills, M&A experience, and the ability to simplify complex ideas while building relationships across diverse stakeholders.
  • You will lead multiple projects on market opportunities, manage timelines and team members, collaborate on strategies, engage with industry advisors, and prepare materials for C-level discussions.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline required; masters or higher degree preferred
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience, including working in strategy consulting or in-house strategy teams
  • Strategy experience in the markets served by the Legal Professionals segment or the broader SaaS or business information markets, is preferred
  • Ability to mentor, develop and lead a small team of strategy professionals
  • Experience leading fast-paced strategy projects, collaborating with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
  • Executing on organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A target screening and strategic due diligence
  • Strong narrative and visual storytelling ability
  • Synthesis and simplification of complex ideas
  • Ability to perform and direct quantitative analyses, including financial modeling and market sizing
  • Proven experience working in large, complex, global organization with a successful track record of collaboratively working with colleagues across regions, markets, and cultures
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence all levels within an organization
  • Demonstrated strength in building relationships and effectively managing stakeholders
  • Strong problem solving, decision-making, project management and organization skills

Responsibilities

  • In this opportunity as Vice President Strategy, Legal Professionals, you will:
  • In any given week, leading 2-3 concurrent projects typically focused on new market opportunities, acquisition evaluation, and/or deep dives on new ways of serving Legal customers
  • Manage team members, project timelines, and take overall responsibility for the rigor and quality of strategic analysis
  • Collaborate with other Strategy leaders on opportunities that span across Thomson Reuters’ segments, and efficient use of resources across the team
  • Serve as a member of the Legal Professionals segment leadership team, providing strategic and trusted advice and though leadership
  • Engage externally with customers and/or industry advisors to maintain a pulse on industry trends, and ensure Thomson Reuters has visibility into actional inorganic opportunities
  • Prepare materials on strategies and acquisition opportunities for C-level and Board audiences

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Vice President Strategy, Legal Professionals?

The primary responsibility is to lead the overall strategic initiative portfolio to identify and assess growth opportunities for the Legal Professionals business segment.

Who does the Vice President Strategy report to?

The Vice President Strategy reports directly to the Chief Strategy Officer.

What kind of team will the Vice President manage?

The Vice President will manage a small team of strategy professionals.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates are preferred to have strategy experience in the markets served by the Legal Professionals segment, SaaS, or business information markets.

What educational background is required for this role?

An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is required, with a master's or higher degree preferred.

What types of projects will the Vice President typically lead?

The Vice President will lead projects focused on new market opportunities, acquisition evaluation, and exploring new ways of serving Legal customers.

How does the role involve interaction with customers?

The Vice President will engage externally with customers and industry advisors to maintain awareness of industry trends and identify actionable inorganic opportunities.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include strong problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and organization skills, as well as the ability to synthesize and simplify complex ideas.

Does the company have any programs to support employee wellbeing?

Yes, the company offers comprehensive benefit plans, mental health days off, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Is there potential for professional growth in this role?

Yes, the company is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees through various learning and development opportunities.

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Thomson Reuters

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading provider of news and information-based tools to professionals. Our worldwide network of journalists and specialist editors keep customers up to speed on global developments, with a particular focus on legal, regulatory and tax changes. Our customers operate in complex arenas that move society forward — tax, law, compliance, government, media. In a disruptive digital age, we help professionals reinvent themselves. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI).