Role Description
The legal industry is in the middle of its most consequential technology shift in a generation. Generative AI is rewriting how lawyers research, draft, and advise, and the firms that get this right will define the next decade of legal practice. Thomson Reuters sits at the center of that shift. This role leads the content engine behind that strategy.
You'll:
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Set the editorial agenda for our Legal Professionals business.
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Shape how the market understands the future of legal work.
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Build the content programs that drive demand for CoCounsel, Westlaw, Practical Law, HighQ, and Noetica.
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Lead our thought leadership strategy, with a clear point of view about what separates serious legal AI from the rest.
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Report to the VP of Marketing - Legal and Government, and partner closely with Brand, Demand Generation, Thomson Reuters Institute, Communications, Product, and Sales leadership.
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Lead a team of writers, strategists, and producers.
Qualifications
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8+ years in content strategy and editorial leadership at a B2B SaaS, professional services, or media company, with 3+ years leading and scaling a team.
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A track record of building original content programs that moved a market, not just produced volume.
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Strong editorial judgment.
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Fluency with AI content tools and a clear point of view on how to use them without flattening voice or eroding accuracy.
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Comfort working with senior executives.
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Fluency with content performance data and marketing analytics.
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Familiarity with the modern content stack: CMS, content operations platforms, SEO and analytics tools, and AI-assisted production.
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Experience in legal, regulated, or professional services markets is a strong plus.
Requirements
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Editorial strategy: The themes, narratives, and point of view we bring to market across the Legal Professionals portfolio.
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Original content programs: Flagship research franchises, expert analysis, multi-format reports, video and audio series, executive bylines, and customer storytelling.
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Content that drives pipeline: Organic search and SEO, demand generation content for nurture and conversion, sales enablement, and integrated content for launches and campaigns.
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The content operating model: Editorial calendar, production workflows, distribution across paid, owned, earned, and partner channels, and the measurement framework that ties content to business outcomes.
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Team and partner network: A high-performing team of content leaders, writers, and producers, extending via relationships with our internal Studio, agency, and contributor network.
Benefits
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Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities.
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Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.
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Culture: Award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging.
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Social Impact: Opportunities for community involvement and pro-bono consulting projects.
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Making a Real-World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.