Senior Legal Editor – Banking & Finance

Thomson Reuters

. Research, write, and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice, customer needs, and business objectives .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePyrmont • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as a Solicitor qualified in Australia with extensive experience in banking and finance law, including drafting and negotiating documentation. Proficient in utilizing AI tools and maintaining strong relationships with legal professionals and industry groups.

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Solicitor Qualified In Australia5 Years PQE ExperienceBanking Lawyer ExpertiseExperience In Commercial Banking And Finance TransactionsExcellent Writing And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiating DocumentationGeneral Corporate FinanceCommercial Real Estate FinanceConstruction FinanceAcquisition FinanceDebt Capital MarketsSecuritisationDerivativesTaking Security Over Asset ClassesLegal Content Writing

Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyCollaboration SkillsAdaptabilityCuriosity About AI And Legal PracticeProven Ability To Work With Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI TechnologiesOnline Research Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Solicitor Qualification

Industry Keywords

Banking LawFinance LawLegal Content DevelopmentMarket PracticeLegal Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, write, and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice, customer needs, and business objectives
Review and edit content written by colleagues and external expert contributors
Keep up to date with legal, practice, and market developments
Use legal expertise to support Thomson Reuters’ AI-powered legal solutions
Use legal expertise and editorial skills to support internal AI editorial tools
Develop and maintain relationships with lawyers and industry groups
Contribute to plans for future banking and finance law content
Provide specialist legal knowledge to product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions
Work under the direction of the Head of the Commercial Real Estate and Banking and Finance Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solicitor qualified in Australia
At least 5 years PQE experience working as a banking lawyer in a top- or mid-tier private practice or in-house team
Background and career experience in commercial banking and finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating documentation
Experience in practice areas including general corporate finance, commercial real estate finance, construction finance, acquisition finance, debt capital markets, securitisation, or derivatives
Good working knowledge of taking security over various asset classes in Australia
Excellent writing and communication skills
Passion for writing about legal practice accurately, concisely, and in plain English
Ability to work effectively independently and in teams
Good technical skills and ability to utilise tools, including generative AI technologies
Adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects and tasks
Curiosity about the intersection of AI and legal practice
Experience using AI tools in legal work
Some knowledge of online research databases
Proven ability to work with ambiguity and in a matrixed environment
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with diverse teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment with 2–3 days a week in the office depending on the role
Flexible work arrangements, including 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 wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
Career development, continuous learning, and skills development through Grow My Way programming
Supportive workplace policies through Flex My Way
Flexible work-life balance support