US Legal Correspondent

Join the Financial Times, a leading global news organization, as a US Legal Correspondent. In this role, you will cover law and the legal industry, focusing on white-collar crime, financial enforcement, and the powerful law firms in the US. You will develop sources, break stories, and collaborate with correspondents in Washington, London, and corporate sectors. The position requires a proven track record in journalism, the ability to parse complex legal documents, and familiarity with international finance.

• Cover federal and New York authorities responsible for investigating and prosecuting financial and corporate malfeasance.
• Develop sources in the criminal defense bar and state and federal courts to break stories in core FT areas, including money laundering, insider trading, and financial fraud.
• Work closely with Washington, London, and corporate correspondents while cooperating within a distributed team to pursue big cases.