Summary of the role

The legal industry is in the middle of its most consequential technology shift in a generation. Generative AI is rewriting how lawyers research, draft, and advise, and the firms that get this right will define the next decade of legal practice. Thomson Reuters sits at the center of that shift.

This role leads the content engine behind that strategy.You'llsetthe editorial agenda for our Legal Professionals business, shape how the market understands the future of legalwork, andbuild the content programs that drive demand forCoCounsel, Westlaw, Practical Law, HighQ, andNoetica.

You'llreport to the VP ofRevenueMarketing - Legal and Government, and partner closely with Brand,Product Marketing,Thomson Reuters Institute, Communications, Product, and Sales leadership.You'lllead a team of writers, strategists, and producers.

About the Role

Whatyou'llown

• Editorial strategy.The themes, narratives, and point of view we bring to market across the Legal Professionals portfolio, grounded in deep customer understanding, commercial priorities, and a clear competitive read.

• Content that drivespipeline.Organic search and SEO, demand generation content for nurture and conversion, sales enablement, and integrated content for launches and campaigns.

• The content operating model.Editorial calendar, production workflows, distribution across paid, owned, earned, and partner channels, and the measurement framework that ties content to business outcomes.

• Team and partner network.A high-performing team of content leaders, writers, and producers, extending via relationships with our internal Studio, agency, and contributor network.

Outcomesyou'lldrive in year one

• A defined editorial point of viewthat'srecognized in the market, measured through share of voice

• Measurable lift in organic traffic and content-influenced pipeline across the Legal Professionals portfolio.

• A content team and operating model that scales with the business, including a clear bar for AI-assisted production that protects voice, accuracy, and authority.

About You

• 7+ years in content strategy and editorial leadership at a B2B SaaS, professional services, or media company, with 3+ years leading and scaling a team.

• A track recordof building original content programs thatmoveda market, not just produced volume. You can point to specific franchises and what theyearnedthe business.

• Strong editorial judgment. You can read a draft, namewhat'swrong with it, and rewrite theledeyourself when needed.

• Fluency with AI content tools and a clear point of view on how to use them without flattening voice or eroding accuracy.

• Comfort working with senior executives, including extracting their point of view, ghostwriting at their level, and pushing back when needed.

• Fluency with content performance data and marketing analytics. You manage to numbers without losing the craft.

• Familiarity with the modern content stack: CMS, content operations platforms (Workfront, Contently, Writer), SEO and analytics tools, and AI-assisted production.

• Experience in legal, regulated, or professional services markets is a strong plus. If youdon'have it,you'vemoved into a complex vertical before andgottensmart fast.