Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Practical Law Employment

TRSS; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist Legal Editor with a strong background in Employment law. This role involves developing and maintaining high-quality legal content, analyzing recent legal developments, and engaging with clients and experts. With a flexible hybrid work model and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers opportunities for career development and social impact initiatives. Join a team that values inclusivity and collaboration while making a difference in the legal landscape.

Benefits

Flexible Work Model

Mental Health Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Days

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as an Employment lawyer.
• Strong interest and ability in legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recent Employment law developments for content coverage.
• Create and update legal materials in various formats.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Legal Writing

Regulatory Analysis

Client Engagement

Education

Post-qualification Experience (England & Wales)

Job description

Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Practical Law Employment

We are seeking an experienced Employment law practitioner (e.g., solicitor, barrister, legal executive) to join the Practical Law Employment team in the UK on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Practical Law is a leading online know-how service providing peer-reviewed resources, such as practice notes, current awareness, and standard documents to support legal professionals. It is part of Thomson Reuters, a trusted provider of answers across law, tax, compliance, government, and media.

About the role

As a Senior Specialist Legal Editor, you will use your expertise in Employment law to develop and maintain Practical Law content. Your responsibilities include:

1. Analyzing recent Employment law, regulatory, and policy developments to determine coverage.
2. Creating and updating materials in various formats, including standalone and comparative resources.
3. Commissioning, reviewing, and editing content from internal and external sources.
4. Responding to legal questions from subscribers via the Ask service.
5. Engaging with external clients and industry experts to stay informed on trends and practices in Employment law.

You will also support:

1. Marketing efforts for the Practical Law Employment practice area.
2. Collaboration with other Thomson Reuters teams, including sales, marketing, product management, and technology.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant post-qualification experience (England & Wales) as an Employment lawyer, either in a law firm or in-house.
• A strong interest and ability in writing.
• Deep understanding of Employment law and extensive advising experience.

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What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible working with 2-3 days in the office per week.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Policies to support personal responsibilities, including work-from-anywhere up to 8 weeks/year.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and growth opportunities, including our Grow My Way program.
• Benefits: Flexible vacation, Mental Health Days, Headspace access, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.
• Culture: Inclusive, recognized for flexibility, work-life balance, and core values like customer obsession and collaboration.
• Social Impact: Paid volunteer days, pro-bono projects, and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Difference: Supporting justice, transparency, and the rule of law globally.

About Us

Thomson Reuters provides trusted content and technology to professionals in legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media sectors. With 26,000 employees worldwide, we promote objectivity, fairness, and transparency. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs. Learn more about us and how to protect yourself from fraudulent postings on our website.