Senior Specialist Legal Editor (Dispute Resolution)

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In this role as a Senior Specialist Legal Editor, you will work under the direction of the Head of Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Restructuring, and be responsible for: Researching, writing and maintaining clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice and customer needs, and business objectives. Reviewing and editing content written by others, including colleagues and external expert contributors. Keeping up to date with legal, practice and market developments to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and aligned with best practice and business objectives. Using your legal expertise to support the development of customer-focused Thomson Reuters' AI-powered legal solutions. Using your legal expertise and editorial skills to support the development and application of internal AI editorial tools. Developing and maintaining relationships with lawyers and industry groups to ensure content reflects current market practice. Contributing to innovative plans for future dispute resolution content to be published. Using your specialist legal knowledge to assist the wider Thomson Reuters team, working with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions where necessary. About You You're a fit for the role of Senior Specialist Legal Editor if you are a solicitor qualified in Australia with: At least 5 years PQE experience, working as a commercial litigation lawyer in a top or mid-tier private practice or in-house or government team. Background and career experience in general commercial litigation, preferably in the superior courts of Australia. Experience practising in multiple jurisdictions within Australia, and in a variety of types of litigation (such as construction, insurance, property or competition and/or consumer litigation) will be highly regarded. A good working knowledge of civil procedure in the Federal Court and at least one of the state/territory Supreme Courts. Excellent writing and communication 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. Good technical skills and the ability to effectively utilise various tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity and accuracy. Adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects and tasks, including to support Thomson Reuters' own AI solutions. A curious mindset, including about the increasing intersection of AI and legal practice, and are adaptable and open to change. Experience in using AI tools in legal work. Some knowledge of online research databases. Proven ability to work with ambiguity and in a matrixed environment and to build strong relationships and collaborate with diverse teams of people who bring different perspectives and lived experiences to the business. #LI-SC1 What's in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. 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 e

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Senior Specialist Legal Editor | Senior Lawyer Writer Dispute Resolution, Practical Law Australia We are seeking an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join the Practical Law Dispute Resolution team in Australia. Practical Law is a leading online legal 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. As a Senior Specialist Legal Editor, you will use your technical expertise and your substantial experience as a practising lawyer in commercial litigation in Australia to create and maintain insightful and customer-focused content for online publication, 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.

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