Senior Reporter

About the Role

As Senior Reporter , you’ll play a lead role in reporting and analysing major developments in financial services, regulation, and litigation . You’ll break news, write feature stories, and produce investigative pieces that provide clarity and insight into Australia’s evolving legal and business landscape.

You’ll work closely with the Law360 Bureau Chief and colleagues around the world, building trusted sources within government, law, and industry while helping shape Law360’s editorial presence in Australia.

This role suits an experienced journalist who thrives in fast-paced news environments, has excellent legal or financial literacy, and enjoys crafting sharp, insightful stories for a professional audience.

Reporting to the Bureau Chief, this a permanent full-time role based in either Sydney or Melbourne offices (onsite).

Responsibilities

Produce accurate, engaging, and timely news and feature stories focused on the financial services and legal sectors.

Break exclusive stories and contribute investigative pieces on litigation, regulation, and corporate matters.

Monitor court activity, parliamentary developments, and regulatory trends across Australia.

Build and maintain a strong network of sources, including lawyers, regulators, policymakers, and financial experts.

Collaborate with editors, designers, and other reporters to deliver high-quality multimedia journalism.

Uphold Law360’s editorial standards of accuracy, balance, and integrity.

Represent Law360 at press briefings, conferences, and public forums.

Contribute to the culture of innovation in a growing newsroom, including exploring new storytelling formats and AI tools.

Requirements

You are a curious and driven journalist with a passion for explaining complex issues clearly and accurately. You thrive on uncovering stories that matter — and you’re eager to be part of building something new.

You will bring

A tertiary qualification in journalism, media, communications, or a related field.

At least 5 years of full-time reporting experience (financial or legal reporting preferred).

Proven ability to report, write, and edit under deadline pressure.

Experience covering financial services, regulation, government, or courts .

Strong research, analytical, and fact-checking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication, with an ability to distil complex information.

Demonstrated integrity, accuracy, and sound news judgment.

Comfortable collaborating across global teams and managing multiple priorities.

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, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteering Leave, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

Opportunity to be part of the launch of a new editorial bureau in Australia.

Global newsroom collaboration with award-winning journalists.

Optical Assistance

Life assurance and income protection

Option to buy additional Annual Leave days

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Benefits for you and your family

Access to learning and development resources

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes

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