Senior Product Manager - Legal practice areas

Senior Product Manager – Legal Practice Areas   Role Purpose   The Senior Product Manager is responsible for   customer ‑   and market ‑ driven product leadership   for one or more legal practice areas within the Legal Markets Group portfolio.   This role serves as a   deep subject ‑ matter expert and market interpreter , translating customer needs, legal developments, and competitive dynamics into   clear product and go ‑ to ‑ market direction . The Senior Product Manager partners closely with   Editorial , with the   Lead Product Manager responsible for the content roadmap , and with the   other Product Managers   to ensure that customer insight, content strategy, and commercial execution are tightly aligned.   While primarily practice ‑ area focused, the role may also contribute selectively to   enterprise ‑ wide initiatives   where deep legal or market expertise is required .   Key Responsibilities   Customer & Market Insight (Primary Focus)   Customer and market understanding is a   core accountability   of this role.   Act as the   primary source of customer and market insight   for assigned legal practice area(s).   Engage directly and regularly with:    Customers and prospects   Sales and account management teams   External practitioners, advisors, and industry bodies   Analyze legal, regulatory, and market trends to:    Anticipate emerging customer needs   Identify implications for product direction and GTM   Surface risks and opportunities early   Synthesize insights into   clear recommendations   that inform:    Product priorities and roadmap discussions   Go ‑ to ‑ market messaging and positioning   Portfolio and lifecycle reviews led by Product Management leadership   Practice Area Product Ownership   Own the   product direction and execution   for assigned legal practice area(s), from discovery through ongoing optimization.   Serve as the   product authority on legal workflows, customer jobs ‑ to ‑ be ‑ done, and use cases   within the practice area.   Translate legal complexity into   clear product requirements and customer ‑ oriented value narratives .   Go ‑ to ‑ Market Leadership (Practice ‑ Area Level)   Lead   practice ‑ area ‑ specific GTM execution , including:    Use cases and workflow definition   Value proposition and positioning inputs   Product and feature readiness for launch   Partner with Product Marketing and Marketing teams to:    Review and validate marketing copy for legal accuracy and credibility   Ensure campaigns reflect real customer needs and legal workflows   Support Sales through:    Deal support on complex opportunities   Participation in customer briefings, webinars, and industry events   Competitive positioning guidance at the practice ‑ area level   Collaboration with Editorial & Lead Product Management   Partner closely with   Editorial leadership   to:    Align product direction with content strategy and expertise   Ensure editorial strengths are translated into differentiated product value   Work in close coordination with the   Lead Product Manager responsible for the content roadmap   to:    Feed customer and market insight into roadmap prioritization   Align practice ‑ area needs with portfolio ‑ level decisions   Support coherent execution across content, technology, and GTM   The Senior Product Manager   does not own the content   roadmap , but   is accountable for ensuring it is   customer ‑   and market ‑ driven .   Commercial Performance & Optimization   Monitor practice ‑ area performance indicators such as:    Adoption and usage   Retention and customer feedback   Revenue and pipeline signals (in partnership with Sales and Finance)   Identify opportunities to:    Improve positioning, packaging, and messaging   Enable cross ‑ sell and   upsell   opportunities   Address underperforming offerings   Provide   insights and recommendations   into pricing, packaging, and portfolio discussions (without owning pricing governanc e   Qualifications & Experience   JD or equivalent legal background strongly preferred ; meaningful legal   industry   experience will also be considered.   7+ years of experience in product management, legal publishing, legal research, or professional information services.   Strong ability to work credibly with attorneys, legal departments, and legal associations.   Demonstrated customer ‑ facing and GTM experience.   Proven skill translating legal complexity into   product and customer value .   Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation: $102,600.00 - $179,250.00 USD   This role is eligible for Bonus. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.  Additional Information : Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including