Senior Specialist, Legal Editor – Real Estate

Thomson Reuters

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

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,700 - $222,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial real estate, including transactional experience, leasing, and financing. Proficient in utilizing generative AI technologies to enhance legal content and solutions while maintaining strong writing and editing skills.

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Juris DoctorCommercial Real Estate LawTransactional ExperienceGenerative AI TechnologiesStrong Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial LeasingAcquisitions and DispositionsDue DiligenceTitle and Survey ReviewClosingConstruction and Design ContractsLand Use and ZoningEnvironmental ConsiderationsJoint VenturesOperational Matters

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCuriosityTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

AI Editorial ToolsGenerative AI Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Current License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateMulti-State TransactionsPortfolio TransactionsReal Estate FinancingProperty Management

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 or external expert contributors
Monitor legal, practice, and market developments to keep content accurate and relevant
Support the development of Thomson Reuters AI-powered legal solutions using legal expertise
Support the development and application of internal AI editorial tools using legal expertise and editorial skills
Develop and maintain relationships with lawyers and industry groups
Assist the wider Thomson Reuters team with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions
Contribute to Practical Law, Thomson Reuters’ online know-how service providing expert-created practical content for legal professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor
Current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
At least 8 years' experience as a commercial real estate lawyer in a law firm or in-house
Generalist practice spanning multiple asset classes, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use
Broad transactional experience in commercial real estate matters
Experience with acquisitions and dispositions, purchase and sale agreements, due diligence, title and survey review, and closing
Commercial leasing experience from landlord and tenant perspectives, including office, retail, and industrial leases, subleases, assignments, and amendments
Commercial real estate financing experience
Experience with ownership and operational matters, including easements, CC&Rs, REAs, property management and brokerage agreements, and common-interest ownership structures
Experience with joint ventures and other real estate ownership and investment structures
Development-related experience, including construction and design contracts, entitlements, land use and zoning, and environmental considerations
Strong writing skills and ability to write accurately, concisely, and in plain English
Ability to work effectively independently and in teams
Strong technical skills and ability to use various tools, including generative AI technologies
Adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects and tasks involving generative AI and emerging technologies
Curiosity about the intersection of AI and legal practice; adaptability and openness to change
Experience using AI tools in legal work
Preferred: experience with multi-state or portfolio transactions

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 wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Pro-bono consulting project opportunities
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative opportunities
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, 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 paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance (eligibility may apply)