Legal Editor

Thomson Reuters

Legal Editor creating concise legal journal abstracts and index entries for Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw UKI platform. Applying legal research, writing, citation, taxonomy, and editorial quality skills.

Posted 9/7/2026full-timeManila • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, indexing, and citation, with a strong focus on detail and adherence to quality standards. Proficient in applying legal knowledge and editorial guidelines while effectively managing workload and priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD Or LLB DegreeLegal Research And AnalysisExcellent English Communication SkillsProofreading SkillsTechnical Proficiency With Emerging Tools

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Hard Skills

IndexingCitationLegal ResearchEditorial StandardsAttention To DetailPost-Publication ChecksApplication Of UKI TaxonomyMaterial AbstractionQuality AssuranceWorkload Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdaptabilityOpenness To FeedbackCollaborationSelf-Management

Tools & Technologies

Customized Editorial SystemsGenerative AI Technologies

Industry Keywords

Legal ArticlesRegulatory DevelopmentsEditorial PublishingBibliographic DetailsHouse Style

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Select, abstract, and index material for Westlaw UKI according to defined criteria
Create index entries for legal articles across diverse subject areas
Accurately cite cases, legislation, and bibliographic details
Apply house style and the UKI Taxonomy consistently and accurately
Adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards
Conduct post-publication checks on database records and online services
Self-manage priorities and workload
Maintain knowledge of legal and regulatory developments across diverse areas of law
Complete required skills training
Use customized editorial systems and other company-specific systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD or LLB degree, preferably in UK law
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Ability to clearly and concisely interpret key issues across legal, regulatory, financial, and academic journals
Technical proficiency and adaptability with emerging tools, including generative AI technologies
Aptitude for legal research and analysis
Established proofreading skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to focus on detail-specific tasks and address high-priority updates with little notice
Openness to accepting and applying ongoing feedback
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with contacts inside and outside Thomson Reuters
Ability to work successfully in a global and collaborative environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Career development, continuous learning, skills development, and Grow My Way programming
Flexible workplace policies supporting work-life balance