Reporter – International Arbitration (London)

About the role

Global Arbitration Review is seeking a Reporter to join its London office and deliver clear, accurate coverage for a specialist audience of arbitration practitioners, counsel, arbitrators and in‑house lawyers. This role offers an ambitious journalist the chance to develop a distinctive beat in international arbitration, bridging law, business and geopolitics.

Key responsibilities

• Write timely, accurate, balanced content that follows the brand’s style guide and editorial ethos.
• Source news and story ideas through personal networks and regular online beats.
• Report on events and conferences, identifying compelling angles.
• Represent the brand at client meetings, conferences and networking events in London and internationally.
• Compile and analyse data for editorial projects such as surveys or reports.
• Generate ideas for long‑form content and collaborate with production teams.
• Administer routine editorial processes, including report and magazine creation.

Required profile

• Degree in journalism or law, or proven experience in legal reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity to uncover the best story angles.
• Self‑starter confident covering a specialist, technical beat.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative mindset in a newsroom environment.
• Ability to network, develop sources and ask the right questions.
• Knowledge of international arbitration is an advantage.

What we offer

• Eye‑care, Employee Assistance Programme and a day off for your birthday.
• Pension contributions (4% employer, 4% employee) after three months.
• Life assurance after four months and private healthcare after one year.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, season‑ticket loan and £350 annual wellbeing allowance.
• PureGym access, perks‑at‑work platform and company socials.
• Mentoring scheme, volunteering day, mortgage advice and employee affinity networks.
• Two weeks of work‑from‑anywhere flexibility and generous parental leave.