Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.
Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security.
We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.
We are looking for a talented and proactive Legal Content Writer to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer with a strong interest in the legal sector to shape the firm’s voice across digital platforms, media channels, and internal communications
You will produce high-quality content, support marketing initiatives, and help maintain a strong, consistent brand presence. If you enjoy turning complex legal topics into engaging content and collaborating with colleagues at all levels, this role will suit you perfectly.
- Research and write content for the company website, including articles, updates, and thought-leadership pieces.
- Manage website content through daily uploads, SEO optimisation, and updating existing materials.
- Draft press releases and liaise with media contacts to secure coverage.
- Support legal directory submissions and lead on drafting award entries.
- Maintain staff profiles and ensure biographies remain accurate and up to date.
- Monitor legal developments to produce timely, relevant content.
- Contribute to marketing campaigns and support the delivery of key marketing projects.
- Create social media content, manage the social media calendar, and engage daily across platforms.
- Produce marketing materials and collaborate with the design team on ads and visual assets.
- Provide analytics on website traffic, engagement, and content performance.
- Support internal committees including Events, Charity, and Pro Bono.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and influence senior stakeholders on marketing initiatives.
- Undertake occasional travel to other offices within and outside London.
- Carry out additional duties as reasonably required.
- Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Marketing, Journalism, Law, or a related field
- 1–2 years’ experience in marketing, communications, or journalism, ideally within a professional services environment.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal communication and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with digital content creation, SEO principles, and CMS platforms (desirable).
- Work in a professional, supportive team with room to grow.
- Build experience across a wide range of digital marketing tasks.
- Be part of a firm with a strong reputation and clear values.
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce
We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
Disclaimer
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning, nationally recognised law firm, ranked as a top-tier firm in current edition of The Legal 500 UK. With offices across London and the regions, we offer clear, practical and high-quality advice across a broad range of specialist areas. We act for clients on both a legal aid and private-fee basis, supporting individuals, families and businesses with everything from everyday matters to complex and high-profile litigation. Our continued growth, particularly in private client and complex dispute work, is driven by our reputation for professionalism, integrity and exceptional client care.
We are always keen to hear from committed and capable people, in both legal and non-legal roles. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to begin your career, we welcome applications from individuals who want to contribute to the work we do.
Our recruitment and interview process is designed to understand how you think, how you work and what you can bring to the firm, and to assess your skills, knowledge and experience in a fair and consistent way. To support this, candidates must not use AI-based tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini or similar) to write or edit any part of their interview responses or written communication during the process. We want to hear your own experience, insight and perspective.
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and values the diversity of its staff. We work to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve at every level of the organisation. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the role — please highlight this in your covering letter if it applies.
