Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Content Writer & Manager to lead the firm's legal content output. The role involves creating high-quality articles, insights, court ruling summaries, regulatory updates, and knowledge pieces aligned with Metalegal's thought-leadership standards. The candidate will work closely with partners, practice teams, and the content leadership to drive consistent, accurate, and publication-ready material, ensuring the firm's voice is authoritative, credible, and industry-leading.
Key Responsibilities

• Write high-quality articles such as insights, court ruling summaries, and legal updates across regulatory, tax, commercial, and general legal domains.

• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and legal consistency in all content produced.

• Manage content calendars, internal workflows, and weekly publishing schedules.

• Maintain the firm's content protocol.

Requirements

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Law, English, Journalism, Public Policy, or related fields; strong legal writing background essential.

• 1-4 years of experience in legal writing, research, journalism, or editorial roles.

• Excellent command of written English with strong legal drafting and analysis skills.

• Ability to summarise complex legal rulings into crisp, publication-ready content.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle weekly content targets with consistency.

• Proficiency in online research tools, databases, and legal resource platforms.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in legal content creation for firms, journals, or legal media platforms.

• Strong interest in taxation, economic offences, regulatory law, and commercial law topics.

• Capability to work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.

• Attention to detail, structured thinking, and a high degree of editorial discipline.

• Familiarity with SEO-friendly writing and digital publishing (preferred, not mandatory).

Benefits

• High-visibility role contributing directly to the firm's knowledge leadership and branding.

• Structured, research-based writing exposure across multiple practice areas.

• A stable, growth-oriented role with clear weekly and monthly deliverables.

• Collaborative work environment with strong emphasis on professional development.

Skills Required