Freelance Reporter

Freelance Reporter Department: Content Editorial & Research Employment Type: Freelance Location: London

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Lexology PRO is seeking experienced freelance reporters to expand our coverage across key markets and industries. Successful candidates will produce timely news and analysis for an audience of in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and compliance professionals. Our reporting focuses on legal and regulatory developments and, crucially, what they mean in practice for businesses. This is an opportunity to work closely with Lexology PRO’s senior editorial team, pitching and developing original story ideas.

We are looking for journalists who can identify emerging regulatory trends, distil complex legal developments and write with clarity and authority for a sophisticated professional readership. Our audience includes some of the biggest companies and leading law firms from around the world. We are particularly keen to strengthen our coverage of the automotive and energy sectors across multiple jurisdictions. Experience reporting on these industries is preferred, however, we also welcome applications from candidates with expertise in other heavily regulated sectors or adjacent industries. We are additionally interested in reporters with court reporting experience in the Netherlands, Germany or other EU jurisdictions. That said, court coverage will form only part of the role, and we encourage applications from candidates without this specific background.

Lexology PRO is the premium subscription service from Lexology, the leading global legal intelligence platform, delivering in-depth analysis, data and tools to legal and compliance professionals worldwide. Current priority sectors include:

• Automotive (multiple jurisdictions globally)
• Energy (multiple jurisdictions globally)

To apply, please send your CV and links to two published articles. In your application, please specify the sectors and jurisdictions you are best placed to cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Authoring well‑written content for an audience in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and compliance professionals.
• Pitching ideas to the platform editors.
• Attending court hearings and producing content on rulings and decisions.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience working as a reporter, producing published content for specialist audiences.
• A track record of producing compelling and insightful news and analysis, including long‑form content.
• Ability to proactively engage with the market and become a trusted contact for senior industry figures.
• A strong interest in, or experience of legal and regulatory developments.