Associate Legal Editor
Manila - Philippines
Job Summary
Associate Legal Editor (Asia Legislation) Primary Law Editorial
Are you passionate about shaping the future of legal information in Asia while leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to deliver precision and impact
At Thomson Reuters were transforming how legal professionals access and use legislation across key Asian jurisdictions. As an Associate Legal Editor (Asia Legislation) youll play a vital role in ensuring that our customers in Singapore Hong Kong and beyond have access to accurate up-to-date and expertly curated legislative content across digital and print platforms. Youll be part of a globally connected editorial team that values integrity accuracy and innovationwhere your legal expertise and editorial judgment directly contribute to trusted legal solutions used by practitioners corporations and government institutions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional in training who thrives in a dynamic technology-enabled environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal publishing.
About the Role
In this opportunity as anAssociate Legal Editor (Asia Legislation) you will:
- Support the maintenance and development of Singapore and Hong Kong legislative content
- Build on your AI capabilities maintaining active daytoday use of AI tools to help drive measurable valuebased outcomes
- Adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards as required for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain and develop legal knowledge and skills training as needed to complete your work and to stay current on legal trends and developments
- Demonstrate competence on company-specific systems including customized editorial systems necessary to perform your job functions
About You
Youre a fit for the role ofAssociate Legal Editor (Asia Legislation)if you have the following required qualifications:
- Currently pursuing aJuris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualificationfrom an accredited institution.
- Demonstratedaptitude for legal research writing and analytical reasoning with attention to detail and precision.
- Strongproofreading and editing skills with the ability to detect errors and inconsistencies in complex legal texts.
- Ability tointerpret and organize complex regulatory and legislative informationclearly and accurately.
- Proficiency withpersonal computers word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word) and online research platforms.
- Capacity toprioritize tasks manage deadlines and adapt quicklyto urgent content updates or shifting priorities.
- Excellentwritten and verbal communication skillsin English with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
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Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model: Weve 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.
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Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows 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.
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. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26000 employees across more than 70 countries where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity accuracy fairness and transparency are under attack we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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