Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corp & M&A (Private Equity)

Thomson Reuters•Frisco, TX

9d•$119,700 - $222,300•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Private Equity lawyer to join the Practical Law Corporate and M&A team in the United States. Practical Law is a leading online 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 in Practical Law, you will use your specialist legal knowledge of, and experience in Private Equity law and practice to create and maintain a wide range of content 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor with a current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
At least 8 years' experience of working as a sponsor-side Private Equity lawyer in a law firm or in-house with a track record of leading complex M&A deals.
Extensive experience advising private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, co-investors, and lenders on acquisitions/dispositions, growth investments, and exits including: Structuring and negotiating LBOs, minority/majority investments, carve outs, take privates, and add-ons.
Drafting and editing SPAs, merger agreements, stock/asset purchase agreements, LLC/LP agreements, financing and ancillary documents.
Advising and drafting on governance, management rollover, incentive equity, earn outs, and shareholder equity arrangements.
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 effectively utilize various tools, including generative AI technologies, 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, including about the increasing intersection of AI and legal practice, adaptable and open to change.
Experience of using AI tools in legal work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with LBO structures, fund economics, financing terms, and private fund formation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, write and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice and 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.
Use your legal expertise to support the development of customer-focused Thomson Reuters' AI-powered legal solutions.
Use your legal expertise and editorial skills to 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 specialist legal knowledge to assist the wider Thomson Reuters team, working with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions where necessary.

Benefits

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.
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Continuous learning and skill development.
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach.
Flexible vacation.
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off.
Access to the Headspace app.
Retirement savings.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Two paid volunteer days off annually.
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
Competitive 401k plan with company match.
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off.
Paid holidays (including two company mental health days off).
Parental leave.
Sabbatical leave.
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.
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.