Senior Legal Writer

ACAMS•Washington, DC

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Legal Writer for Moneylaundering.com analyzes statutes, regulations, enforcement actions, guidance and related legal developments involving anti-money laundering, counterterrorist financing and financial regulation. The role turns complex material into accurate, accessible briefs and other editorial content for professionals, using an authoritative, neutral voice and avoiding unnecessary legalese. Working closely with the editor-in-chief, Senior Legal Editor and other legal writers, the Senior Legal Writer provides day-to-day editorial support to the Senior Legal Editor. The position exercises senior judgment over coverage and publication priorities, conducts final edits, responds to colleagues’ questions about Moneylaundering.com content, and maintains continuity of final editing and publication when the Senior Legal Editor is unavailable or focused on other priorities. The role also coordinates the daily legal-content workflow, uses digital publishing tools, and supports responsible use of AI-enabled research and editorial tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year institution in law, journalism, English, history, communications or a related field.
Substantial professional writing and editing experience, including responsibility for final edits or publication-ready copy.
Ability to provide work samples demonstrating clear, accurate and accessible writing.
Legal training or experience sufficient to read statutes, identify legal issues, evaluate legal and regulatory developments, and explain complex requirements in plain English.
Demonstrated editorial judgment in selecting, prioritizing and shaping time-sensitive legal, regulatory or financial-crime coverage.
Strong research, fact-checking, organizational and communication skills, exceptional writing ability, and attention to detail.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions under deadline pressure, manage multiple assignments and maintain publication continuity while collaborating across an editorial team.
Ability to edit colleagues’ work constructively and consistently, resolve substantive and stylistic issues, and enforce editorial standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to use Excel, content management systems and online publishing tools.
Ability to use AI-enabled tools thoughtfully in research and editorial workflows, independently validating facts, citations and conclusions before publication.

Nice To Haves

Law school attendance, a J.D. degree or experience as a lawyer.
Ability to research or work in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze statutes, regulations, enforcement actions, guidance and related developments to identify relevant facts, legal issues and practical implications.
Determine which developments warrant coverage and prioritize daily publications according to significance, timeliness and reader value.
Fact-check anti-money laundering, counterterrorist financing and financial-regulation content for accuracy, completeness and fidelity to sources.
Translate complex legal concepts into plain English for a professional audience.
Produce timely briefs and other editorial materials in a clear, authoritative and neutral tone.
Conduct final substantive and copy edits, resolving issues involving accuracy, clarity, structure, sourcing, style, headlines and publication readiness.
Collaborate with the editor-in-chief, Senior Legal Editor and other legal writers to develop topics, refine story angles and maintain consistent editorial standards.
Write and edit independently under tight deadlines, and provide clear direction and constructive feedback to other writers.
Assume responsibility for final editing and publication functions when the Senior Legal Editor is unavailable or attending to other priorities.
Respond promptly and authoritatively to colleagues’ questions and requests regarding existing and prospective Moneylaundering.com coverage.
Use content management systems and digital publishing tools to manage stories from assignment and research through final review and publication.
Coordinate daily legal-content workflow, including coverage selection, assignment sequencing, publication timing and handoffs.
Publish or oversee publication of completed content and confirm copy, headlines, links, categorization and presentation meet editorial standards.
Verify AI-enabled research or editorial tool outputs against authoritative sources and protect confidential or sensitive information.
Help implement editorial technologies and workflow improvements that streamline production, preserve continuity and support timely reporting.