Law360 – Journalist/ Reporter
Based in Farringdon
Law360, an online legal newswire is looking for an accomplished reporter/journalist to join our growing London news bureau. The successful candidate will join our team to cover developments in UK financial services litigation, regulation/enforcement and legislation.
Topics will range from the Libor trials to the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest enforcement actions to the European Union’s capital markets and financial crime reforms. Searching and pitching stories will also be part of the role. While prior experience covering the law is not necessary, excellent news judgment and analytical skills are required to excel in this position.
The role will involve working with a dynamic team of experience journalists. In the position, you will talk to senior lawyers, financial regulators and policymakers as we tackle the biggest UK and EU financial legal and regulatory news stories of the day.
What we need from you:
- Undergraduate degree in Journalism or related field
- Accomplished and paid, full-time reporting experience
- Demonstrated reporting, writing and analytical skills
- Interest in business or legal news
- Experience and commitment to contact-driven journalism
Please note: qualified applicants will be asked to take a test online.
Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the 100 largest law firms in the U.S., in-house counsel at major corporations, and government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.
LexisNexis, a division of the global publishing company Reed Elsevier Plc, (FTSE 100), is a leader in professional publishing and a pioneering solutions provider. We are changing the way the world shares information through a unique combination of authoritative content, powerful on-line research and advanced productivity tools.
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits package to include:
28.5 days holiday
Pension including Life Cover
35 hour week
Employee Assistance Programme
Save As You Earn Scheme
