Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Practical Law IP/IT

We are seeking an experienced IPIT lawyer (Avocat) to join the Practical Law team and be based in France. Practical Law is a leading online know-how service providing expert-created, practical maintained content to help legal professionals work smarter and advise with confidence. Practical Law is part of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s most trusted providers of answers across law, tax, compliance, government and media. Practical Law editors are experienced legal professionals who sit at the intersection of law, technology and the development of AI-driven legal solutions, such as CoCounsel. Practical Law content is written in English and therefore fluency in written and spoken English is essential for this role. As a Senior Specialist Legal Editor, you will use your technical expertise and substantial experience as a practising lawyer (Avocat) in IPIT law and practice in France to create and maintain insightful and customer-focused content for online publication, and to support the development of Thomson Reuters AI-powered legal solutions. Working in a supportive team of highly experienced colleagues, you will deal with a breadth of interesting work. About the Role Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Working with your Director, you are responsible for: Researching, writing and maintaining clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice and customer needs, and business objectives. Reviewing and editing content written by others, whether by colleagues or external expert contributors. Keeping up to date with legal, practice and market developments to ensure content remains accurate, relevant and aligned with business objectives. Using your legal expertise to support the development of customer-focused Thomson Reuters' AI-powered legal solutions. Using your legal expertise and editorial skills to support the development and application of internal AI editorial tools. Ensuring that you develop and maintain an excellent understanding of the legal market, our customers and their emerging needs, and competitors. This includes: interacting effectively with customers, consultation boards and contributors; and working with all parts of the business to deliver insight into business strategies, other products, sales, marketing, and technology development.   Attending training events, conferences and talks and otherwise networking with customers and potential customers and with industry leaders. Helping with the development of Practical Law France and, more generally with the development of Practical Law. Using your specialist legal knowledge to assist the wider Thomson Reuters team, working with product management, sales, marketing, and technology functions where necessary. About You Mandatory Skills and Experience: You're a fit for the role if you are a French qualified lawyer (Avocat) with excellent writing and communication skills in English and have: At least 5 years' post-qualification experience working as an IP and/or IT lawyer (Avocat) in a law firm or in-house in France. Substantial experience of French IP and/or IT law.  Excellent writing and communication skills in English, and a passion for writing about legal practice accurately, concisely and in plain English. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively independently and in teams. Strong technical skills and the ability to effectively utilise various tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity and accuracy. Adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects and tasks within the generative AI space as well as new and emerging technologies. A curious mindset, including about the increasing intersection of AI and legal practice, adaptable and open to change. Experience of using AI tools in legal work. Excellent knowledge of online research databases. Comfortable working with ambiguity and in a matrixed environment and proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with diverse teams of people who bring different perspectives and lived experiences to the business. Desirable Skills and Experience: Proficient translation skills to effectively translate legal documentation from French to English and vice versa. Education/Certification Required: Must be French bar qualified. Nous recherchons un(e) avocat(e) expérimenté(e) en PI/TI (IPIT) pour rejoindre l'équipe Practical Law et être basé(e) en France. Practical Law est un service en ligne de référence en matière de know-how juridique, proposant des contenus pratiques, rédigés par des experts et régulièrement mis à jour, afin d'aider les professionnels du droit à travailler plus efficacement et à conseiller en toute confiance. Practical Law fait partie de Thomson Reuters, l'un des fournisseurs de réponses les plus fiables au monde dans les domaines du droit, de la fiscalité, de la conformité, des administrations publiques et des médias. Les éditeurs de Practical Law sont des professionnels du droit expérimentés, à l'intersection du droit, de la technologie et du développement de solutions juridiques pilotées par l'IA, telles que CoCounsel. Les contenus de Practical Law étant rédigés en anglais, une parfaite maîtrise de l'anglais écrit et oral est indispensable pour ce poste. Finalité du poste / Résumé En tant que Senior Specialist Legal Editor, vous mettrez à profit votre expertise technique et votre solide expérience d'avocat(e) praticien(ne) en droit PI/TI (IPIT) et en pratique du droit en France pour créer et maintenir des contenus pertinents, centrés sur les clients, destinés à une publication en ligne, et pour soutenir le développement des solutions juridiques de Thomson Reuters fondées sur l'IA. Au sein d'une équipe bienveillante composée de collègues hautement expérimentés, vous interviendrez sur un large éventail de sujets et de missions stimulants. Principales responsabilités et missions En collaboration avec votre Directrice, vous serez notamment responsable de : Rechercher, rédiger et maintenir des contenus juridiques clairs, à jour et pratiques, alignés sur les pratiques du marché et les besoins des clients, ainsi que sur les objectifs de l'entreprise. Relire, réviser et éditer des contenus rédigés par d'autres, qu'il s'agisse de collègues ou de contributeurs experts externes. Assurer une veille des évolutions juridiques, pratiques et de marché afin de garantir l'exactitude, la pertinence et l'alignement des contenus avec les objectifs de l'entreprise. Mettre votre expertise juridique au service du développement de solutions juridiques de Thomson Reuters orientées client et fondées sur l'IA. Mettre votre expertise juridique et vos compétences éditoriales au service du développement et de l'utilisation d'outils internes d'édition assistée par l'IA. Veiller à développer et maintenir une excellente compréhension du marché juridique, de nos clients, de leurs besoins émergents et de la concurrence. Cela inclut : interagir efficacement avec les clients, les comités consultatifs et les contributeurs ; et collaborer avec l'ensemble des équipes de l'entreprise afin d'apporter des éclairages sur les stratégies, les autres produits, les ventes, le marketing et le développement technologique. Participer à des formations, conférences et interventions, et développer votre réseau auprès de clients et prospects ainsi que de leaders du secteur. Contribuer au développement de Practical Law France et, plus généralement, au développement de Practical Law. Mettre vos connaissances juridiques spécialisées au service du groupe Thomson Reuters, en collaboration, si nécessaire, avec les équipes de gestion produit, ventes, marketing et technologie. Compétences et expérience requises Vous correspondez au profil si vous êtes avocat(e) qualifié(e) en France, avec d'excellentes compétences rédactionnelles et de communication en anglais, et si vous disposez : D'au moins 5 ans d'expérience post-qualification en tant qu'avocat(e) en propriété intellectuelle et/ou droit des technologies de l'information (PI et/ou IT) en cabinet ou en entreprise, en France. D'une expérience solide en droit français de la PI et/ou de l'IT. D'excellentes compétences en rédaction et communication en anglais, et d'un goût prononcé pour la rédaction sur la pratique du droit de manière exacte, concise et en anglais clair. D'un état d'esprit collaboratif, avec la capacité de travailler efficacement de façon autonome et en équipe. De solides compétences techniques et de la capacité à utiliser efficacement divers outils, y compris des technologies d'IA générative, afin d'améliorer la productivité et la précision. De l'adaptabilité et de la flexibilité pour travailler sur des projets et missions variés dans le domaine de l'IA générative, ainsi que sur des technologies nouvelles et émergentes. D'un esprit curieux, notamment vis-à-vis de l'intersection croissante entre IA et pratique juridique, adaptable et ouvert au changement. D'une expérience de l'utilisation d'outils d'IA dans le cadre de travaux juridiques. D'une excellente connaissance des bases de données de recherche en ligne. D'une aisance dans l'ambiguïté et dans un environnement matriciel, ainsi que d'une capacité démontrée à établir des relations solides et à collaborer avec des équipes diverses, aux perspectives et expériences variées. Compétences et expérience souhaitées De bonnes compétences en traduction, permettant de traduire efficacement des documents juridiques du français vers l'anglais et inversement. Formation / Certification requise Être avocat(e) inscrit(e) à un barreau français. #LI-AB3 What’s in it For You? 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