Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Corporate and M&A

Overview

An experienced corporate and M&A lawyer is sought to join a Practical Law Corporate and M&A team based in the United States. This role involves creating and maintaining expert legal content and supporting the development of AI-powered legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Review and edit content produced by colleagues and external expert contributors.
• Stay updated on legal, practice, and market developments to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Support the development of AI-powered legal solutions using legal expertise.
• Assist in 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.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, marketing, and technology teams as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with a current license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience as a corporate and M&A lawyer in a law firm or in-house, with a track record of leading complex M&A deals.
• Extensive experience in:
  • Corporate law, including entity formation and governance, with in-depth knowledge of Delaware General Corporation Law, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and Delaware case law.
  • Mergers and acquisitions (public or private), including drafting and negotiating M&A agreements and advising boards and senior management.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, including structuring and negotiating LBOs, minority/majority investments, carve-outs, take-privates, add-ons, and related transactional and financing agreements is preferred.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce accurate, concise, and plain English legal content.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong technical skills and ability to utilize various tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Adaptability to work on diverse projects within the generative AI space and emerging technologies.
• Curiosity about the intersection of AI and legal practice and openness to change.
• Experience using AI tools in legal work.

Candidates advancing to a second interview will be required to complete a writing test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in complex transactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $119,700 USD - $222,300 USD, depending on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays including two company mental health days.
• Parental leave and sabbatical leave.
• Optional employee-paid hospital, accident, sickness, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Fitness reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection (employee-paid).
• Access to 529 Plan, commuter benefits, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible work arrangements including work-from-anywhere up to 8 weeks per year.

Location

United States

Additional Information

• The role supports a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs.
• The job posting closes on 03/27/2026.