Legal News Reporter – Law360 Australia

About the role

Law360, a LexisNexis company, is launching its Australian bureau and is looking for a motivated General Assignment Reporter. You will produce timely, accurate legal news for a national audience, covering a range of industries and practice areas.

Key responsibilities

• Write and publish daily legal news articles with speed and strong news judgment.
• Craft clear, compelling headlines that meet editorial standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with sources across the legal and business sectors.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and global Law360 teams to ensure cohesive coverage.
• Participate in editorial meetings, story development, and newsroom planning.
• Use LexisNexis tools, including AI‑assisted technologies, responsibly within governance frameworks.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Required profile

• Qualification in journalism, media or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least one year of full‑time paid reporting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze data and write for a business or legal audience.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong news judgment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a new bureau for a global legal news leader.
• Access to industry‑leading tools, training and global expertise.
• Supportive work‑life balance initiatives and wellbeing programs.