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RELX INC Senior Intellectual Property Correspondent in Brussels, Belgium
Senior Reporter - Intellectual Property
Do you enjoy producing engaging news content?
Do you conducing in-depth research?
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 is an opportunity to dive deep into the contentious world of IP regulation and litigation. This is a high-pressure beat in which there’s an expectation you’ll break market-moving news while offering the forward-looking analysis.
You will set the direction for coverage of intellectual property in Europe, while working closely with colleagues in other bureau as part of the broader intellectual property team.
Responsibilities
Writing and breaking exclusive news stories on a daily basis
Turning around urgent copy quickly
Providing in depth reporting and commentary, identify risks posed by legislation
Writing in-depth, big impact investigations
Mentoring younger colleagues and providing feedback on how to improve their work
Working closely with colleagues as part of the broader intellectual property team
Requirements
Experience of news writing for either a daily newspaper or online offering
Experience in business journalism, covering intellectual property in the EU. Broad network of sources across EU institutions, industry and law firms
Possess a journalism qualification but not necessarily to degree level
Possess French and/or German language skills
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 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:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
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.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in our Brussels office at least three days a week under our post-Covid hybrid working policy; the other two days may be worked from home (accurate as of April 2024, subject to revision).
LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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