Legal Editor, Practical Law Public Sector

We are seeking a junior lawyer to join the Practical Law Public Sector team in the UK. Practical Law is a leading online know‑how service providing expertly created, practical maintained content to help legal professionals work smarter and advise with confidence. 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.

About the Role

As a Legal Editor in Practical Law, you will use your legal knowledge and experience in public sector law and practice to create and maintain a wide range of content and support the development of Thomson‑Reuters AI‑powered legal solutions.

Major responsibilities

• Research, write and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice, 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.
• Assist the development of customer‑focused Thomson‑Reuters AI‑powered legal solutions.
• 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 legal knowledge to support the wider Thomson‑Reuters team, working with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions where necessary.

About You

You are a UK‑qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive and have:

• At least 2 years’ post‑qualification experience working as a lawyer in a public sector legal environment at a law firm, in‑house or at the bar in the UK.
• Experience and a sound understanding of information law (freedom of information, environmental information regulations, data protection law).
• Some knowledge of other areas of public sector law and practice is desirable but not essential.
• 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 utilize generative AI tools 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, adaptable and open to change.
• Experience using AI tools in legal work.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: flexible hybrid working (2‑3 days a week in the office depending on the role) and seamless digital and physical connectivity.
• Flexibility & work‑life balance: policies that support personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career development and growth: continuous learning and skill development, Grow My Way programming and a skills‑first approach.
• Industry competitive benefits: flexible vacation, two company‑wide mental health days, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and wellness resources.
• Culture: inclusive, flexible, work‑life balance, with values of customer obsession, competitive spirit, challenging thinking, fast learning, and collaboration.
• Social impact: paid volunteer days off and opportunities to contribute to pro‑bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media, combining specialized software and insights. We are a global business that values diversity and inclusion.