Legal Publisher

Thomson Reuters

. Identify, create, edit, and maintain high-quality legal content for Westlaw, print publications, and ProView.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research and writing, with proficiency in Westlaw, Practical Law, and CoCounsel. Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards and effective communication in both English and French.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeLegal Research SkillsProficiency in WestlawExcellent Command of FrenchMicrosoft Office 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal WritingContent EditingLegal AnalysisProblem SolvingContent Verification

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationDecision MakingTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WestlawPractical LawCoCounselMicrosoft Office 365

Industry Keywords

Legal ContentLegal PublishingArtificial Intelligence SolutionsPublication SchedulesLegal Market Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, create, edit, and maintain high-quality legal content for Westlaw, print publications, and ProView.
Research, review, and maintain legal secondary content for online, print, and digital products.
Support production processes and product-related projects.
Manage relationships with internal and external contributors to meet publication schedules, quality standards, and deadlines.
Stay current on legal market trends and developments in the law.
Draft, revise, and update secondary legal content, including practical guidance and highlights.
Identify and organize key legal issues.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of legal content.
Test and validate artificial intelligence solutions by creating reference datasets (“gold data”) and evaluating model outputs.
Set priorities and communicate with stakeholders.
Develop proficiency in internal systems and in-depth knowledge of Thomson Reuters’ and competitors’ content and products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Excellent command of French (Montreal-based position).
Demonstrated legal research and writing skills, including experience with Westlaw, Practical Law, CoCounsel, or other legal research tools.
Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems through logic and collaboration.
Ability to make decisions quickly while maintaining high quality standards.
Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal concepts.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving, and fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Experience practicing law, legal publishing, or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
Law review or journal experience is an asset.
Perfect command of French, both written and spoken.
Proficiency in Westlaw, Practical Law, and/or CoCounsel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial well-being
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to participate in pro bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Career development and continuous learning through Grow My Way programming
Flexible work arrangements
Social impact and community involvement opportunities