Editorial Manager

The role

The Editorial Manager helps experts turn complex analysis into clear content. This person writes and edits client deliverables and market-facing content across various practices.

What you will do

• Serve as a billable editorial resource to cross-practice client teams.
• Improve structure, clarity, logic, tone, and readability of expert analysis.
• Edit and proofread client deliverables from early drafts through final review.
• Collaborate with designers and data visualization specialists.
• Work with experts and project leads to scope editorial effort and manage deadlines.
• Partner with subject-matter experts to develop and edit articles, alerts, and case studies.
• Interview experts and develop outlines and drafts.
• Support high-priority proposals and business development materials.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager on firmwide messaging and publication plans.
• Build repeatable editorial methods, checklists, and templates.

Required qualifications

• Significant experience editing complex analytical, technical, legal, or professional services content for demanding audiences.
• Excellent developmental and line editing skills.
• Confidence working directly with senior experts, handling sensitive materials, and delivering under client deadlines.
• Experience with expert reports, litigation or arbitration materials, consulting deliverables, or related work.

About the company

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. The firm works with renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions.