Senior Legal Editor (Competition)

Job Description

A digital editorial media company is seeking a qualified Competition Lawyer to join their competition team as a Senior Legal Editor on an 8-month contract (3–4 days per week).

You will work alongside a talented international team, creating and maintaining editorial content across UK & EU competition law.

Must be available to start early April.

London/remote working

The role includes:

• Reviewing and maintaining content for the competition practice area
• Researching, drafting, and editing legal know-how for digital products and services
• Contributing to the development of new practice area materials
• Monitoring legal and market developments across the EU & UK
• Publishing legal updates and current awareness materials

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years PQE (law firm or in-house)
• Experience in UK & EU Competition and Merger Control law
• Knowledge of a European language (e.g., French or German) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and excellent writing/editing skills
• Passionate about legal content creation and working in a collaborative team

To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to [email protected]

Working through LAW Absolute

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