[Hiring] Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A @Thomson Reuters

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced corporate and M&A lawyer to join the Practical Law Corporate and M&A team in the United States.

As a Senior Specialist Legal Editor in Practical Law, you will use your specialist legal knowledge of, and experience in corporate and M&A law and practice to create and maintain a wide range of content and to support the development of Thomson Reuters AI-powered legal solutions. Working in a supportive team of highly experienced colleagues, you will deal with a breadth of interesting work.

Major responsibilities/accountabilities

• Research, write and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice and customer needs, and business objectives.
• Review and edit content written by others, whether by colleagues or external expert contributors.
• Keep up to date with legal, practice and market developments to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and aligned with business objectives.
• Use your legal expertise to support the development of customer-focused Thomson Reuters' AI-powered legal solutions.
• Use your legal expertise and editorial skills to support the development and application of internal AI editorial tools.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lawyers and industry groups to ensure content reflects current market practice.
• Use your specialist legal knowledge to assist the wider Thomson Reuters team, working with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions where necessary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with a current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• At least 8 years' experience of working as a corporate and M&A lawyer in a law firm or in-house with a track record of leading complex M&A deals.
• Extensive experience in corporate law (entity formation and ongoing governance).
• In-depth knowledge of the Delaware General Corporation Law, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, Delaware Limited Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and Delaware case law.
• Mergers and acquisitions (public or private), including experience drafting and negotiating M&A agreements and other corporate forms and standard practice materials.
• Strong writing skills, and a passion for writing about legal practice accurately, concisely and in plain English.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively independently and in teams.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to effectively utilize various tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects and tasks within the generative AI space as well as new and emerging technologies.
• A curious mindset, including about the increasing intersection of AI and legal practice, adaptable and open to change.
• Experience of using AI tools in legal work.

Requirements

• Candidates selected for a second interview will be asked to take a writing test.

Benefits

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way policies for managing personal and professional responsibilities.
• Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development through Grow My Way programming.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.
• Culture: Award-winning reputation for inclusion, belonging, and work-life balance.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects.
• Making a Real-World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Competitive 401k plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, fitness reimbursement, and access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.