Commissioning Editor - Legal & Regulatory Content

About the Role
GRIP is Global Relay’s thought leadership platform covering regulatory, legal, and compliance topics across global markets. We are seeking a

Commissioning Editor - Legal & Regulatory Content

to expand our presence across the U.S. and broader Americas by building and managing a high quality network of contributors.

In this role, you will identify, engage, and commission content from lawyers, law firm partners, compliance professionals, and regulatory experts. You’ll shape GRIP’s editorial voice—ensuring we consistently deliver insightful, timely, and authoritative content to a sophisticated professional audience. This is an active editorial role that requires proactively sourcing contributors, building relationships with senior subject‑matter experts, and persuading busy professionals to share their expertise.

What You’ll Do
Build & Own Contributor Network

Identify and develop relationships with lawyers, law firm professionals, compliance leaders, and regulatory experts across financial services, healthcare, and other regulated industries.

Proactively outreach to and engage senior subject‑matter experts, positioning GRIP as a trusted platform for publishing thought leadership.

Build and maintain a repeatable pipeline of high quality contributors across priority topics and regions.

Commission High‑Impact Content

Commission timely, insightful, and commercially relevant content aligned to key regulatory developments and audience needs.

Guide contributors from idea through publication—shaping topics, refining narratives, and ensuring clarity and relevance.

Ensure all content meets GRIP’s editorial, legal, and brand standards.

Editorial Strategy & Market Insight

Stay ahead of developments across the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape in the U.S. and globally.

Identify emerging trends, breaking topics, and gaps in coverage, and commission content accordingly.

Contribute to the ongoing evolution of GRIP’s editorial strategy, ensuring relevance to a global compliance audience.

Content Quality & Review

Review, edit, and qualify submissions for accuracy, insight, and professional value.

Apply sound editorial and legal judgment, partnering with internal legal teams where required.

Ensure content resonates with a senior, specialist audience (legal, compliance, risk professionals).

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with editorial, marketing, and product teams across New York, London, and Stockholm.

Support the development of multimedia content, including podcasts and virtual events.

Represent GRIP at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.

What We’re Looking For

3-5+ years of experience in commissioning, legal publishing, or regulatory/compliance content.

Experience working with or adjacent to lawyers, law firms, or compliance professionals.

Proven ability to source, engage, and manage senior subject‑matter experts.

Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape, particularly within financial services or other regulated industries.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal or regulatory topics into compelling content.

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior, high‑profile contributors.

Strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a high standard for content quality.

Highly proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in an outbound, relationship‑driven role.

Compensation
Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The range below reflects the expected annual base salary: $80,000 – $105,000 USD. The salary is one element of our comprehensive rewards package, which includes health benefits, disability insurance, paid sick days, maternity/parental leave, commuter benefits, corporate bonuses, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Benefits You Can Expect
In addition to the base compensation, employees enjoy a supportive work environment, mentoring, coaching, and opportunities for growth. Global Relay offers a comprehensive health benefits program, a graduated vacation policy, paid sick days, enhanced maternity/parental leave, commuter benefits, and a subsidized meal program for those based in New York.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Global Relay is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

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