The Role

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading legal title? The Law Society Gazette is seeking a hardworking reporter to break news, keep abreast of industry developments and create content for our Daily News Update, which is sent to tens of thousands of subscribers every day. The role will encompass digging out exclusives that set the agenda on your ‘beats’, as part of a respected and well-established reporting team.

The Gazette also publishes a weekly print magazine, so you will also have the opportunity to contribute analysis on legal sector themes, and to interview prominent lawyers, business people and politicians.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Reporter who will :

• Research and write news copy, news analyses/blogs and features to strict deadlines
• Propose ideas for news coverage generally, but for assigned specialist areas in particular
• Write breaking news reports for the Gazette website on a daily basis
• Attend press conferences, other conferences (domestic and international) and other legal events, as the public face of the Gazette
• Establish and maintain a network of key contacts

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

What’s in it for you

We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

We believe in the benefits of a diverse workforce and strongly welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the organisation, including LGBT+ people, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply. 

To apply, please visit our Careers site and submit a CV and supporting statement (no more than 500 words) clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors.