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About Us
LegalBusiness is a market-leading provider of news and content within the legal world across the world's key financial centres. Powered by Legal500, LegalBusiness combines top-class journalism alongside global law firm and client data from Legal500, which means we provide highly-respected insight across the legal landscape.
Job Purpose
The role of a reporter on the Legal Business team involves writing about law firms, in-house lawyers, and other relevant subjects in the legal profession. This position plays a crucial role in helping meet L500's corporate goals of strengthening relationships with leading UK and global law firms, as well as major in-house legal teams, through insightful market commentary and access to industry leaders.
Reporters focus on specific law firms and industry sectors, building relationships with law firm management, partners, and PR professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of their business.
Reporters will also represent the company at internal and external events, including the Legal Business awards, regarded as the 'Oscars' of the legal industry!
Core Responsibilities
* Writing daily/weekly editorial content on law firms – news, features, analysis, and interviews
* Developing ideas for and participating in video content
* Generating regular news leads and content ideas weekly
* Engaging with lawyers and professionals to understand the legal market
* Participating in company events, interacting with panelists, and assisting with event organization
* Online content production – uploading and publishing content to meet weekly deadlines
What We're Looking For
* Strong communication and networking skills, especially with senior lawyers and partners
* A proactive approach to breaking stories ahead of competitors
* Excellent writing skills with adherence to deadlines
* Comfort and interest in speaking with partners on various topics, including sensitive ones
* Curiosity and interest in the commercial legal market and business world
* Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
* Ability to identify newsworthy topics and engage readers effectively
* Interest in business and legal markets with the ability to develop understanding over time
Working Arrangements
Hybrid model – 3 days in the office on Fleet Street
Interview Process
* First stage – call with internal recruiter at Legal 500
* Second stage – virtual written task
* Third stage – face-to-face interview with the Editorial Director
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Other
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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