Job description

We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a key player in advancing Practical Law Editorial tools and strategies. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between Editorial and cross-functional teams, driving innovation and enhancement of editorial tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal knowledge, strategic content expertise, and strong leadership skills. You will lead efforts in workflow optimization, technology integration, and strategic relationship building to enhance content lifecycle management. With a focus on leveraging emerging technologies and cross-group collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of Practical Law content and its applications.

About the role:

Support Practical Law Editorial tools strategy by acting as a liaison between Editorial and our Product Management and Technology teams to help drive the development and/or enhancement of existing Editorial tools.
Act as a domain expert providing knowledge and resources around Practical Law Editorial workflows and tools in support of PM requirements and tool development.
Partner with CD&D Specialists supporting Practical Law operations analysis and improvement, data analytics and reporting, and overall process improvement efforts.

About you:

Content Expertise:

Exhibit comprehensive expertise in Practical Law content, its strategic applications, and advanced capabilities.
Cultivate a sophisticated understanding of how diverse customers, business units, and solutions/applications leverage Practical Law content for competitive advantage.
Master the tools and systems related to Practical Law content lifecycle management, from ingestion to multi-platform release.
Identify and capitalize on opportunities for cross-group content and tool integration by leveraging knowledge of adjacent content types.
Perform Editorial content creation of key Practical Law content sets leveraging legal knowledge and legal writing and analysis skills.

Leadership /Technology Knowledge and Skills:

Facilitate high-level communication across multiple Editorial teams and organizations, including stakeholders with varying technical proficiency, to achieve strategic alignment.
Translate complex Practical Law editorial and product needs to Product Management, operations, technology partners, and other key stakeholders.
Proactively explore emerging technologies and tools, assessing their strategic impact on Practical Law content and its applications.
Contribute ideas and participate in discussions to support system enhancements and workflow changes.

Advanced Individual and Leadership Skills:

Exhibit exceptional attention to detail with a strategic aptitude for in-depth analysis.
Operate independently and collaboratively across a complex matrixed organization to achieve strategic objectives.
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships across organizations to advance business goals.
Lead and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters Legal degree required; advanced certifications in content or product management preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in content management, product management, or a related strategic field.
Some travel may be required.

Practical Law Content Design & Development Senior Specialist