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Thomson Reuters · 2 hours ago

Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $217K/yr

8+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is a leading provider of trusted content and technology solutions for legal professionals. They are seeking a Senior Specialist Legal Editor to leverage legal expertise in corporate and M&A law to create and maintain high-quality content while supporting the development of AI-powered legal solutions.

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Hiring Manager

Dushyanth Shetty

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Corporate lawMergersAcquisitionsLegal writingAI technologiesLegal expertiseCuriosityTechnical skillsCollaborationAdaptability

Required

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

Extensive experience in corporate law (entity formation and ongoing governance), with in-depth knowledge of the Delaware General Corporation Law, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, and Delaware case law

Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (public or private, though the ideal candidate will have at least some familiarity with public company M&A)

Some knowledge of the needs and priorities of corporate and M&A lawyers, including experience drafting and negotiating M&A agreements and other corporate forms and standard practice materials, as well as advising boards and senior management on related matters

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

Benefits

Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.

Comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

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Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a 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;

Access to Employee Assistance Program;

Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee;

Access to 529 Plan;

Commuter benefits;