Junior Legal Editor

KINAST Rechtsanwälte

. Research and monitor current developments in case law, legislation, and regulation at national and European levels .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal content creation and editing, with a strong focus on digital communication strategies, SEO, and audience engagement. Proficient in transforming complex legal topics into accessible formats while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with current regulations.

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Legal Content CreationSEO KnowledgeExcellent Written CommunicationDigital Regulation AwarenessGerman Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal EditingContent DevelopmentDigital CommunicationRegulatory ResearchAudience-Oriented Presentation

Soft Skills

Meticulous ApproachIndependent WorkStructured Organization

Tools & Technologies

Social Media PlatformsDigital Editorial Processes

Industry Keywords

Case LawLegislationComplianceData ProtectionInformation Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and monitor current developments in case law, legislation, and regulation at national and European levels
Identify relevant topics for different communication formats
Develop, write, and edit legal content for the law firm blog, online publications, newsletters, client updates, professional articles, and social media
Present complex legal and regulatory topics in a clear, precise, and audience-appropriate manner
Work closely with attorneys, legal professionals, and other subject-matter experts
Transform specialist expertise into high-quality editorial content
Further develop existing communication formats and contribute ideas for new formats
Support the editorial planning, coordination, and publication of content
Ensure content is up to date, high quality, and communicated consistently
Take content structure, discoverability, and SEO requirements into account
Monitor developments and trends in digital communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in law, business law, or a comparable degree with a legal focus
Alternatively, a relevant degree in journalism or communications combined with solid knowledge of legal topics
Ideally, experience in legal editing, professional communications, or content creation
Interest in digitalization, data protection, digital regulation, compliance, governance, information security, and AI
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to explain complex matters clearly and in an audience-oriented manner
Independent, structured, and meticulous approach to work
High standards of professional quality and a strong sense for relevant topics and formats
Excellent German language skills
Good English language skills
Knowledge of SEO, social media, or digital editorial processes is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
Freedom and room for initiative
Individual professional development support
Structured onboarding with designated points of contact
Regular professional development opportunities through internal training
Fair and flexible working hours with flexitime arrangements
Hybrid working: remotely and from our law firm in the heart of Cologne
Option to work from abroad for up to 20 days per year (workation)
An open and diverse team with an informal first-name culture, short communication channels, and genuine collegiality
Regular team events and celebrations
Tax-free additional compensation
Employee discounts