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Editor, IFLR (New York, USA)

About us

IFLR (International Financial Law Review) is a leading source of insight and analysis on the world’s financial-legal markets. We are an authoritative voice in the legal benchmarking space, trusted by professionals around the globe. As part of a newly acquired and fast-evolving company, we offer an exciting opportunity to shape editorial direction during a time of transformation and growth. IFLR is part of Legal Benchmarking Group, the leading practice-area research and rankings, insights, and awards provider for global law firms. Our focus on financial & corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and tax provides differentiation and intelligence for practitioners who depend on highly specialised, cross-border, collaboration between law firms and corporate counsel.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic, driven and editorially excellent Editor to lead the direction of IFLR. This is a senior role suited to an experienced B2B Editor with a passion for journalism, deep curiosity, and the ability to mentor and inspire a talented team.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in redefining a prestigious brand during a pivotal moment in its evolution. You’ll join a dynamic, supportive, and ambitious environment with plenty of scope for professional development and impact. Legal Benchmarking Group is the leading practice-area research and rankings, insights, and awards provider for global law firms. Our focus on Financial & Corporate, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Tax provides differentiation and intelligence for practitioners who depend on highly specialised, cross-border collaboration between law firms and corporate counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit content to an excellent standard.
• Shape and refine IFLR’s editorial ‘business of law’ strategy with a forward-thinking approach
• Lead, manage and coach editorial team members
• Use data analytics to inform editorial decisions and measure success
• Leverage proprietary research data to boost editorial coverage
• Chair IFLR Awards ceremonies
• Collaborate across functions including research, marketing, and sales
• Enhance the brand's professional profile
• Prioritise and deliver projects efficiently under tight deadlines
• Confidently use AI to support and create content
• Commission and edit expert commentary from legal professionals and industry leaders
  
  

  Required Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional written English and editing ability
• Strong sense of journalistic instinct and a keen eye for a compelling story
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Strategic thinker
• Bold, and unafraid to test new concepts
• Confident networker and relationship-builder
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  
  

  Desired Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in B2B journalism or editing
• Journalism qualification ideal
• Undergraduate degree or higher
• Spanish language skills a bonus