Senior Sales Executive, HVA Growth - MLF

Reuters; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

Reuters in the United States seeks a Senior Sales Executive, HVA Growth to lead strategic growth with high-value Mid Law firms. You will own the full sales cycle, engage with managing partners and C-suite executives, and articulate ROI through AI-enabled solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise software sales, deep knowledge of legal tech, and proficiency with Salesforce; travel to client sites is expected as needed, with demos of Westlaw, Practical Law, and CoCounsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise software sales in a consultative, C-suite selling environment.
• Experience selling legal tech, SaaS, or AI products preferred.
• Ability to translate technical capability into clear business ROI and discuss AI-driven legal solutions with sophisticated buyers.

Responsibilities

• Drive results by identifying the best engagement channel and executing territory growth strategies across strategic Mid Law accounts.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery to demos, negotiations, and close—independently.
• Manage multi-threaded relationships with managing partners, C-suite executives, and other key decision-makers.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Consultative selling

C-suite selling

AI products

Legal tech

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

Practical Law

CoCounsel

Gong

Job description

## Senior Sales Executive, HVA Growth - MLFApplyremote type: Remotelocations: United States of America, Eagan, Minnesota: United States of America, Houston, Texas: United States of America, New York, New York: United States of America, Ann Arbor, Michigan: United States of America, San Francisco, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 28, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: JREQ202486The MLF High Value Account Rep will have a portfolio of high-value, high-growth Mid Law firms (50+ attorneys) and lead consultative, business-first engagements that set a higher bar for impact. This individual contributor will challenge customer thinking through insight-led conversations, quantify outcomes with ROI storytelling, and leverage modern technology like Gong to win. Success requires disciplined SFDC compliance, data-driven planning, and multi-threaded executive relationships that accelerate expansion and long-term value. This is a strategic seat for someone who can speak fluently to Managing Partners and C-suite stakeholders about how AI is transforming legal practice—and who can turn that vision into signed business. This role is pivotal to close out 2026 and continue momentum into 2027 and beyond.**About the Role**In this opportunity as a **Senior Sales Executive, HVA Growth**, responsibilities will include:* **Driving Results:** Identify the best channel for engagement with customers, defaulting to virtual for the majority of deals where value is insufficient to warrant travel; develop and execute territory growth strategies across a portfolio of strategic Mid Law accounts* **Owning the Full Sales Cycle:** Prospect new customers, lead consultative discovery, deliver compelling product demos (including AI-powered solutions like Westlaw, Practical Law, and CoCounsel), validate needs, shape product plans, and drive deals to close—independently and with minimal hand-holding* **Relationship Management:** Focus on new logo acquisition and mid-contract upsell/cross-sell opportunities and renewals; build and manage multi-threaded relationships with partners, C-suite executives, and other key decision-makers within firms* **Product Proposition:** Possess strong working knowledge across our AI and legal research product suite, with the credibility to speak knowledgeably about how these tools drive efficiency, accuracy, and competitive advantage for law firms; engage Sales Specialists where deep product expertise is required to drive to close* **Reporting:** Utilize an automated and insight-driven Salesforce workflow to progress deals; KPIs include nurturing opportunities and moving more complex sales to close, i.e., new logo sales and existing 'non-named' account incremental sales* **Client & Market Intelligence:** Understand the specific business drivers, competitive pressures, and technology adoption trends shaping Mid Law firms today, and use that intelligence to position AI solutions as a strategic differentiator for clients**About You**You're a fit for the role of **Senior Sales Executive, HVA Growth** if your background includes:* Minimum 5 years of successful enterprise software sales experience in a consultative, C-suite-level selling environment; experience selling legal tech or SaaS/AI products strongly preferred* Demonstrated success managing full, complex sales cycles end-to-end—from prospecting and discovery through demo, negotiation, and close* Working knowledge of West products, experience selling into large law firm accounts, and strong knowledge and background in the legal profession and/or legal publishing industry required* Comfort and credibility discussing AI-driven legal solutions with sophisticated buyers, including the ability to translate technical capability into clear business ROI* 4-year college degree, or equivalent experience* Ambitious self-starter with high energy, intellectual curiosity, and a track record of exceeding quota* Excellent consultative communication, negotiation, and closing skills, with the ability to challenge and reframe customer thinking* Effective time management skills and the discipline to maintain rigorous CRM hygiene (Salesforce) and pipeline forecasting accuracy* Experience or familiarity with sales enablement tools such as Gong a plus* Able to work from a home office and travel to customer locations as needed* Proficient in MS Office products and general database management* High level of competency with internet, periodical, and internal prospecting tools to identify and qualify new opportunities#LI-AY1**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, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.* **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 Environmental, Social, and Governance (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 market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: 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; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The target total cash compensation range varies across locations.For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the target total cash compensation range for this role is $189,000 USD - $351,000 USD.Pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay and any target sales incentive are part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.Target total cash compensation ranges are inclusive of both base pay and any target sales incentive.This job posting will close 08/28/2026.