Thomson Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expThomson Reuters is a leading provider of answers across law, tax, compliance, government, and media, and they are seeking an experienced corporate and M&A lawyer to join their Practical Law Corporate and M&A team. The role involves creating and maintaining legal content, supporting the development of AI-powered legal solutions, and collaborating with various teams to ensure content reflects current market practices.
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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
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 with a track record of leading complex M&A deals
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, Delaware Limited Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and Delaware case law
Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (public or private), 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
Grow My Way programming
Comprehensive benefit plans
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
Paid volunteer days off
Pro-bono consulting projects
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays
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
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters delivers critical information from the financial, legal, accounting, intellectual property, science, and media markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-11-20IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Hasker
President and CEO
Michael Eastwood
Chief Financial Officer
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