Senior Specialist, Legal Editor – Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Thomson Reuters

Senior Specialist Legal Editor creating high-quality legal content for Practical Law in data privacy & cybersecurity. Collaborating with teams and leveraging AI technologies for legal solutions while based in Canada.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$126,000 - CA$176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity law, with a strong focus on compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to create high-quality legal content and leverage generative AI technologies for innovative solutions.

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JD RequiredData Privacy ComplianceCybersecurity LawGenerative AI TechnologiesProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContent DevelopmentData Protection LawsPrivacy Compliance ManagementLegal Writing

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCuriosityAgile ThinkingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI ToolsLegal Tech Solutions

Industry Keywords

Data PrivacyCybersecurityComplianceGlobal Privacy MattersLegal Prompt Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain high-quality online legal content
Research, draft, and maintain practical data privacy & cybersecurity legal know-how content
Monitor legal, practice, and market developments in data privacy & cybersecurity globally
Support the development of AI-powered tools and identify methods for content development and AI solutions
Partner with Product Management to innovate on tech development and product enhancements
Establish relationships with external law firm contributors and industry groups
Support sales, marketing, and respond to customer inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD required
Minimum of eight (8) years' experience working as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house with experience in both Canadian and non-Canadian data privacy & cybersecurity matters, with a focus on compliance
Experience managing complex, global privacy compliance matters under data protection laws in the US, EU, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America a plus
Strong technical skills and ability to effectively utilize various tools, including generative AI technologies
Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to work on diverse projects within the generative AI space
Deep curiosity about AI and legal practice, with a desire to build legal prompt engineering skills
Understand current market issues and proposals to enact, amend, or change data privacy & cybersecurity laws and regulations
Understand the needs and priorities of law firm attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals
Skill and passion for writing about complex legal issues clearly and concisely in plain English
Innovative, agile thinker with excellent time management and project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex My Way workplace policies
Flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Career Development and Growth programs
Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, Mental Health Days off, access to Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized culture for inclusion and belonging
Social Impact Institute with two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives