Senior Legal Report Writer

Fideres•New York, NY

96d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fideres is seeking a Senior Legal Technical Writer to support their Financial and Securities Litigation team on a fixed-term contract basis. This role focuses on transforming complex economic findings and financial data into authoritative and clear expert reports for legal audiences. The ideal candidate will have fluency in financial markets and legal standards, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic impact. This position can be based in their New York office or be remote within the US. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and a sample of their report writing skills.

Requirements

Proven track record of explaining complex topics in simple terms, able to write for an audience of judges, regulators, and top-tier litigators.
Solid understanding of financial markets (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, equities) and a commitment to fair and transparent market practices.
Ability to understand data-heavy research and translate it into a compelling written argument.
Excellent editorial judgment, and attention to voice, tone and detail.
Strong record of success with a relevant degree (e.g., Law/JD, Economics, Financial Journalism etc.), and experience in technical writing.
Uncompromising eye for detail regarding citations, logical structure, and evidentiary standards.
Strong project organizational skills, able to meet deadlines.
Integrity, and a creative, curious mind.
High level of accountability, and not afraid to express and opinion and offer new solutions.
Right to work for any employer in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both the language of financial markets and the rigor of legal standards.
Experience as a securities and/or financial lawyer, a technical legal writer, a paralegal with experience of report writing, or a financial journalist.

Responsibilities

Produce effective, high-quality technical reports (e.g., expert report) for active financial and securities litigation.
Distill complex econometric models into clear, concise narratives written for a legal audience.
Manage the end-to-end editing process, ensuring that every document reflects our brand style and tone of voice, and logical flow.
Verifying that all legal and financial terminology is used with absolute precision to withstand the scrutiny of opposing counsel.
Work closely with economists and analysts to ensure that the written narrative accurately and effectively reflects the underlying data and methodology.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and bonuses
Training and development opportunities
Rapid career progression
Transparent pay structure
Learning and development budget
Support for further professional qualifications, apprenticeships and further education
Competitive holiday allowance with the opportunity to purchase 10 days additional holiday
Monthly social events
Private medical insurance
Gym subsidy
Equal family leave for all employees