**Job Summary**
We are seeking an exceptional Manager, Applied Research to lead a cross-functional team responsible for designing, developing, and delivering AI capabilities to Thomson Reuters' Legal Technology product portfolio focusing on contract drafting and review.
About the Role:
* Lead: You will build a high-performing team through servant leadership by setting clear expectations, modeling expected behaviors, and actively coaching. You will be a proactive communicator who is excited to share your work and highlight the accomplishments of your team.
* Deliver: With a sense of urgency and a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will translate complex business problems into solutions with clearly defined outcomes and break down complex ideas into tractable incremental milestones. You will drive the end-to-end model development lifecycle, partnering effectively with a collaborative cross-functional team.
* Innovate: You will be empowered to try new approaches, learn new technologies, and take informed risks with good judgment. You will encourage and empower your team to do the same, fostering innovative ideas to solve real-world challenges.
About You:
* You have a PhD in a relevant discipline or Master's plus a comparable level of experience.
* You have at least 5 years of practical experience building NLP/IR/ML systems from ideation to production.
* You can write clean, production-ready code (in Python, mostly).
* You have experience coaching and developing a team.
* You have demonstrated experience translating complex business problems into solutions with clearly defined scope and executing on that vision with success.
What's in it For You?
* You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth.
* You will enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work.
* You will have access to comprehensive benefits plans, including flexible vacation, mental health days, and wellbeing resources.
* You will be part of a globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* You will have opportunities for learning and development through LinkedIn Learning and internal talent marketplace.