Associate Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Legal Writing, Analytical Reasoning, Proofreading, Editing, Legislative Interpretation, Regulatory Organization, Microsoft Word, Online Research Platforms, Prioritization, Deadline Management, Communication, AI Tools Usage, Editorial Judgment, Attention to Detail

Industry

Software Development

Description

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, we're transforming how legal professionals access and use legislation across key Asian jurisdictions. As an Associate Legal Editor (Asia Legislation), you'll 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. You'll be part of a globally connected editorial team that values integrity, accuracy, and innovation—where 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 an Associate 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, day‑to‑day use of AI tools to help drive measurable, value‑based 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 You're a fit for the role of Associate Legal Editor (Asia Legislation) if you have the following required qualifications: Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited institution. Demonstrated aptitude for legal research, writing, and analytical reasoning, with attention to detail and precision. Strong proofreading and editing skills, with the ability to detect errors and inconsistencies in complex legal texts. Ability to interpret and organize complex regulatory and legislative information clearly and accurately. Proficiency with personal computers, word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word), and online research platforms. Capacity to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly to urgent content updates or shifting priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams. #LI-HB1 What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve 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. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: 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. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s 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 26,000 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. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com. At Thomson Reuters, we’re not riding the AI wave — we’re reshaping the future of professional work across law, tax, compliance, and journalism. Here, you will collaborate with smart, ambitious people who thrive on solving complex problems, delivering market-leading solutions, and innovating with curiosity and care. Learn more about a career with us 📖 Our employer story 🔍 Inside Thomson Reuters blog 🏆 Awards and recognition 🤝 Our values 🌱 Join Our Talent Community Future-ready careers Our focus on a skills-first approach ensures you’ll have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Responsibilities

The Associate Legal Editor will support the maintenance and development of Singapore and Hong Kong legislative content while actively using AI tools to drive measurable outcomes. This role requires adherence to strict editorial publishing schedules and quality standards for accuracy and completeness.