Legal Content Researcher

Job Description Position: Legal Intelligence Researcher & Content StrategistLocation: EdinburghWe're building the intelligence operation that keeps lawyers ahead of the AI revolution. You'll be the research engine behind a media platform that transforms complex legal developments into content that lawyers actually want to consume and share.What You'll DoHunt for Stories That MatterMonitor legal AI developments, regulatory changes, and market movements that practicing lawyers care aboutIdentify trends before they become mainstream talking pointsFind the human stories behind technical developments - the career implications, the strategic decisions, the mistakes and successesBuild the Guest NetworkDevelop relationships with potential interview subjects across the legal ecosystemConvince busy legal executives to share their real experiences and insightsPrepare research that helps hosts ask questions that generate quotable moments and practical takeawaysCreate Content IntelligenceTransform complex legal tech developments into compelling narratives for weekly content streamsIdentify what makes lawyers want to share content with colleaguesNavigate industry tensions and controversial topics in ways that generate discussion without creating enemiesCommunity IntegrationMonitor community discussions to spot emerging questions and concernsEnsure content addresses real practitioner needs and interestsTrack engagement patterns and adjust research priorities accordinglyWho You AreLegal Foundation: LLB, DLP, or equivalent legal training with understanding of how law firms and legal departments actually operateStory Instincts: You naturally spot the interesting angle in legal developments - the contrarian viewpoint, the personal stakes, the behind-the-scenes decisions that others missCuriosity & Speed: You can quickly synthesize information from multiple sources and identify key insights under tight deadlinesRelationship Builder: You're comfortable reaching out to senior legal professionals and building the trust needed for exclusive insightsAnti-Boring: You understand why most legal content fails to engage and have specific ideas about what would make lawyers actually want to consume and share contentWhat We're Looking ForSomeone who can spot the stories that matter - not just the press releases, but the real implications. You might ask "What's the contrarian view on this AI implementation?" or "What would you tell a junior lawyer about navigating this change?" You understand that lawyers share content when it helps them look smart to their colleagues or addresses their genuine concerns about the future.You're not writing academic papers or regulatory summaries. You're finding the insights that make a Managing Partner forward an article to their team, or that make a GC bookmark a video to show their board.How to ApplyWriting Sample: 500-word analysis of a recent legal AI development that demonstrates your ability to find the compelling angleContent Critique: Review any legal tech content and tell us specifically what's missing and how you'd improve itInterview Ideas: List 5 people you'd want to interview about legal AI and the specific questions you'd ask to generate engaging content

Created: 2025-12-13