We are looking for an experienced legal journalist to join us as Deputy Editor and play a central role in the next phase of Legal Futures’ growth.
This is a high-profile, hands-on role for someone who wants real editorial responsibility, visible impact and the freedom to shape coverage in a fast-moving sector. You will work closely with the editor and business owners, helping to drive daily news output while also contributing ideas that expand our reach, influence and commercial opportunities.
You’ll be trusted to spot stories before others do, develop strong relationships across the legal market, and deliver sharp, accurate journalism to daily deadlines. You’ll need to have:
- A strong track record of producing high-quality, insightful legal journalism, including originating your own stories
- Excellent news writing and editing skills, with sharp judgment and close attention to detail
- A deep understanding of the UK legal market, with an established and growing contact book
- Confidence working at pace to daily deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality
- A solid understanding of media law, including libel and regulatory risk
We are a small, entrepreneurial and ambitious team that takes pride in producing journalism that matters. If you’d like to find out more, contact us for a full job description.
This is a remote role and you can be based anywhere in the UK.
