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Senior Editor

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The Senior Editor will generate and develop content strategies, manage editorial programs, build relationships with legal professionals, and lead a small team of editors in a dynamic global operations environment.
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Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Goodwin's industry focus sets us apart — combining legal excellence with strategic and business advisory across healthcare, investment funds and capital, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. The Senior Editor plays a central role in advancing our strategy — connecting lawyers with clients through content that extends the firm's reach and influence. You will generate and develop ideas, own a flagship content franchise, produce polished work across formats and channels, and manage a small team of editors. You will build relationships with lawyers, become a resource they seek out, and help shape the direction of the firm's editorial program. This is a role for someone who brings genuine curiosity about business, markets, and ideas — and the judgment to operate effectively in a professional services environment. The role reports to the Director, Editorial.

What You Will Do:
•    Identify and develop ideas. Stay current on the markets, industries, and issues that matter to Goodwin's clients. Spot ideas worth developing, shape them into content with a clear point of view, and connect them to the conversations that matter to business leaders and investors.
•    Write and edit to the highest standard. Bring journalism-level craft to every assignment, across every format. The work should earn the attention of a sophisticated audience and reflect the caliber of the firm.
•    Build relationships across the firm. Earn the trust of lawyers and client development leads across practice groups and industry groups. Learn their businesses, understand their clients, and become the person they turn to for editorial judgment. Navigate a complex, high-performing institution with confidence and good judgment.
•    Own and develop editorial programs. Run a flagship content franchise, finding ways to expand it and increase its impact. Help build new programs from the ground up. Manage competing workstreams and support innovation without losing focus or missing deadlines.
•    Develop editorial talent. Manage and develop a small team of editors — helping them grow as writers, thinkers, and editorial strategists. Provide the assignments, feedback, and guidance that bring out their best work and help them navigate and thrive in a professional services environment.

Who You Are:

•   8+ years of experience in business writing, editing, or content strategy
•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent required Demonstrated ability to generate and develop original ideas, not only execute assignments
•    Proven ability to work effectively with senior professionals in a professional services or consulting environment — drawing out ideas, shaping thinking, and turning expertise into publishable content 
•    Strong editorial judgment: absorb complex material quickly, find the angle, produce copy a sophisticated reader will finish
•    Deep grounding in business and markets — and genuine intellectual appetite for the ideas that move industries
•    Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines
•    Experience managing and developing editors or writers in a professional editorial environment 
•    Experience with AI tools in editorial contexts — research, drafting, editing, or content development

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Retirement & Savings Plan

  • Emergency back-up child and adult care

  • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

  • Employee recognition and reward programs

  • Employee wellness and assistance programs

  • Employee discounts and perks


 

This position is eligible for overtime: No

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: Up To $170,000.00

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