Senior Specialist, Legal Editor – Practical Law

Thomson Reuters

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $119,700 - $222,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in Corporate and M&A law, with a strong focus on cross-border matters and the ability to produce clear, concise legal content. Proficient in utilizing generative AI technologies to enhance legal solutions and content development.

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Juris DoctorCurrent License To Practice LawCorporate Law ExpertiseM&A ExperienceGenerative AI Technologies

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawM&ADrafting AgreementsCompany FormationGovernanceJoint VenturesInvestment MattersLegal WritingCross-Border MattersNon-US Jurisdictions

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsAdaptabilityCuriosityCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI TechnologiesAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorLicense To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawM&ALegal Content DevelopmentLegal PracticeMarket Developments

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
Monitor legal, practice, and market developments to keep content accurate and relevant
Support the development of customer-focused Thomson Reuters AI-powered legal solutions
Support the development and application of internal AI editorial tools
Develop and maintain relationships with lawyers and industry groups
Assist the wider Thomson Reuters team with specialist legal knowledge
Collaborate with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor
Current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
At least 8 years’ experience working as a Corporate and M&A lawyer in a law firm or in-house
Extensive experience advising companies on Corporate law for cross-border matters
Experience with M&A, including drafting and negotiating merger agreements, stock/asset purchase agreements, financing and ancillary documents involving one or more non-US entities
Experience with company formation and governance, particularly of non-US subsidiaries
Experience with joint ventures
Experience with investment matters
Strong writing skills
Ability to write about legal practice accurately, concisely, and in plain English
Ability to work effectively independently and in multi-jurisdictional teams
Strong technical skills, including effective use of generative AI technologies
Adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects within the generative AI space and new and emerging technologies
Curious, adaptable, and open to change
Experience using AI tools in legal work
Familiarity with differences in legal practice in non-US jurisdictions, particularly Latin America, preferred
Writing sample required for candidates selected for a second interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Headspace app access
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing resources
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
401(k) plan with company match
Sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays, including two company mental health days off
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance
Optional life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit
529 Plan access
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance