Thomson Reuters is hiring : Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A in

MediabistroEagan, MN, United States

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Overview

Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A

Role Summary :

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

About Practical Law :

Practical Law is a leading online know-how service providing expert-created, practical maintained content to help legal professionals work smarter and advise with confidence. Practical Law is part of Thomson Reuters, one of the world\'s most trusted providers of answers across law, tax, compliance, government and media. Practical Law editors are experienced legal professionals who sit at the intersection of law, technology and the development of AI-driven legal solutions, such as CoCounsel.

About the Role

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.

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.

Qualifications

You're a fit for the role if you are a Juris Doctor with a current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction and have :

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.

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.

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

What’s in it For You?

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance : Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.

Career Development and Growth : By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow\'s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Industry Competitive Benefits : We offer 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.

Culture : Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values : Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.

Social Impact : Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.

Making a Real-World Impact : We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, and other wellbeing programs. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range for eligible US locations is $116,900 - $217,100, with possible annual bonus based on performance. Base pay is within this range based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity, and is part of a Total Reward program.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology for legal, tax, compliance, government, and media professionals. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are a global company with 26,000 employees across 70+ countries and are committed to equal employment opportunity and a drug-free workplace. We make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on accommodations can be requested here. Learn more about protecting yourself from fraudulent postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found at thomsonreuters.com.

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