Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A

Thomson Reuters; Aberdeen (WA); Remote; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Senior Specialist Legal Editor for their Corporate and M&A division. This role involves researching, writing, and editing content for legal professionals, collaborating on product development, and utilizing AI in legal technology. Candidates should have extensive experience in corporate law and mergers, a Juris Doctor degree, and strong writing skills. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary are offered, with flexibility for work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development programs

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor and current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• At least eight years’ experience as a corporate and M&A lawyer.
• Sophisticated understanding of corporate law and M&A processes.
• Experience drafting and negotiating M&A agreements.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and update Practical Law resources in corporate law and M&A.
• Collaborate with other editors and services on content planning.
• Support corporate initiatives and product development.
• Develop relationships with legal professionals and industry groups.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Mergers and acquisitions knowledge

Writing and editing skills

Technical skills with legal tech tools

Ability to self-motivate

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Generative AI technologies

Job description

Overview

Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A

Practical Law US is looking for a Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A with expertise in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This Editor will research, write, edit, publish and update on-line content for Practical Law's Corporate and M&A subscribers, including practice notes, checklists, and standard forms, written in accordance with Practical Law's writing style. This editor will also collaborate on Thomson Reuters' other offerings, particularly in the legal technology space with AI, such as CoCounsel.

About the Role

As a Senior Specialist Legal Editor, you will:

• Write, edit, and update Practical Law know-how and current awareness resources, primarily in corporate law, business counseling, and M&A;
• Maintain and develop expertise on a broad range of corporate and M&A topics and ensure that Practical Law resources reflect the latest legal and practice developments;
• Collaborate with other Practical Law Corporate and M&A editors and other Practical Law services on content planning and priorities, resource production, and peer review;
• Demonstrate and develop expertise in content and technology tools used to create and publish resources;
• Collaborate on special projects to provide Corporate and M&A subject-matter expertise across Thomson Reuters for product development and innovation, including using and developing AI-based legal technology tools;
• Develop or maintain relationships with lawyers and industry groups to ensure that Practical Law content is topical and meets their needs;
• Assist with sales demonstrations for new and potential customers and assist with marketing initiatives, such as hosting and conducting webinars, as requested; and
• Support other Thomson Reuters products and initiatives in which Practical Law is foundational, as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

About You

• A Juris Doctor and current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• At least eight years’ experience working as a corporate and M&A lawyer at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Significant expertise and practice experience in the following areas:
  • Corporate law (entity formation and ongoing governance).
  • Mergers and acquisitions (public or private, with familiarity in public company M&A preferred).
• A sophisticated understanding 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.
• In-depth knowledge of the Delaware General Corporation Law, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, and Delaware case law.
• The ability to understand and draw practical insights from legal and practice trends.
• Enthusiasm for improving legal services, including through the use of AI-based legal technology tools.
• Experience using AI-based legal technology tools, and curiosity and interest in expanding fluency and proficiency with AI in legal applications.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to effectively utilize various tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity and accuracy; able to adapt to diverse projects and tasks within the generative AI space and new technologies.
• A passion for writing and excellent editing skills, including:
  • close attention to detail;
  • excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and plain English;
  • strong technical drafting skills; and
  • the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
• Ability to self-motivate with excellent management and organizational skills.
• A collaborative and positive attitude, with the ability to foster relationships and support team members in both in-office and remote working environments.

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. It includes 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: Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensure you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health benefits, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.

• Culture: We value inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and collaboration, guided by our core values.

• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days per year and opportunities to engage in pro-bono consulting and ESG initiatives.

• Real-World Impact: Our work supports justice, truth, and transparency, helping to uphold the rule of law and inform decision-making.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401k with company match, vacation, sick leave, holidays (including two mental health days), parental leave, and other programs. The base compensation range for eligible US locations is $116,900 - $217,100, with potential for an annual bonus. The posted close date is 10/10/2025.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.