Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting?

Thomson Reuters Labs in London is seeking scientists with a passion for solving problems using state‑of‑the‑art information retrieval, natural language processing and generative AI.

What does Thomson Reuters Labs do? We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research in information retrieval and natural language processing. We work closely with product and domain experts to identify compelling solutions at the intersection of user needs and technical feasibility. Our team is designing the next generation of Legal Technology globally and driving AI innovation for Thomson Reuters’ LegalTech Products, including CoCounsel Core, CoCounsel Drafting, Practical Law, HighQ, Legal Tracker, Document Intelligence, Contract Express, Due Diligence, and others.

About The Role

Lead Applied Scientists are experts in NLP / IR / ML / GenAI, responsible for the design and delivery of AI solutions that enhance Thomson Reuters' products. They leverage information retrieval techniques, prompting workflows, model training and evaluation design to build and optimize solutions. Their work ensures AI technologies are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving product innovation and value.

As a Lead Applied Scientist, You Will

• Lead an applied research team throughout the full product development life cycle from ideation and PoC through to production scaling and feedback‑driven iteration.
• Be fully accountable for all research deliverables.
• Provide input to the business and Labs leadership on long‑term AI strategy.
• Lead and drive stakeholder engagement with other functions (Product, Engineering, Design).
• Develop in‑depth knowledge of customer problems and data.
• Maintain scientific and technical expertise in one or more relevant areas as demonstrated through product deliverables, published research, and intellectual property.
• Identify state‑of‑the‑art technology relevant to Thomson Reuters products and leverage them to create value for Thomson Reuters customers.
• Mentor and coach scientists and engineers on best practices and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

About You

• PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience building NLP / IR systems for commercial applications.
• Experience writing production code and ensuring well‑managed software delivery.
• Demonstrable experience translating complex problems into successful AI applications.
• Professional experience scaling yourself and leading through others, in an applied research setting.
• Outstanding communication, problem‑solving, and analysis skills.
• Collaborating with Product, Engineering and other business stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback.
• Publications at relevant venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, or KDD (preferred).

What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2–3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development programs and a skills‑first approach.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace app access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical and financial well‑being.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award‑winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work‑life balance, and shared values.
• Social Impact: Paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to participate in pro‑bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real‑World Impact: Supporting customers to pursue justice, truth and transparency and helping uphold the rule of law.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together 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 data, intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides a drug‑free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.