Do you enjoy writing articles and being a reporter?

Do you have an interest in working for a global organization?

About our Team

MLex, a LexisNexis company, is an independent news organization for breaking news and forward-looking analysis on legal and regulatory risk across the globe. Investigative journalists provide exclusive reporting on probes, policy and enforcement trends, litigation and legislative developments across key areas of regulatory risk: Antitrust, M&A, Data Privacy & Security, Financial Crime, Trade, State Aid and Sector Regulation. Trusted by top law firms, corporate counsel and the public sector, our coverage empowers our customers to respond first to changes in the regulatory landscape, navigating risks and leveraging opportunities for their business or clients. Visit www.mlexmarketinsight.com to find out more.

About the Role
This reporting position is responsible for overseeing some of MLex’s most prominent areas of news coverage: competition law and data privacy & security coverage, including artificial intelligence, in Japan.
The reporter is required to track regulatory development by the government, including legislation, enforcement actions and court cases, involving these core areas of MLex’s coverage.
The reporter will also need to monitor key government agencies, attend functions and speeches, while building a strong network of contacts in the legal community. Obtaining exclusive interviews, especially with government regulators, is a key objective.
This Tokyo-based position also includes a role in monitoring M&A regulatory activity, including reviews of deals and possible appeals of those reviews.

In all these coverage areas, the reporter will occasionally coordinate on stories with reporters elsewhere in Asia, as well as in the US and the EU. The role requires strong writing and analytical skills and a willingness to examine the broader context of MLex’s day-to-day coverage of Japanese regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

Writing clear, well-organized news stories and analysisIdentifying current topics for articles/commentaries, including covering trials and similar scenariosCoordinating with reporters and editors to develop coverageLocating and organizing relevant information from public documents and other sourcesDeveloping personality profiles and features.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or possess a legal backgroundExperience reporting and writing newsHave solid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping MLex’s coverageBe able to demonstrate great research skillsPossess the ability to provide analysis of events and documents, illuminating context and big-picture trends

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

 

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