Senior Correspondent – Competition Location: Brussels office, 3 days in the office About our team MLex, a division of Lexis Nexis, is a global news organisation that specialises in regulatory risk. Our expert journalists track material changes to laws that affect business, commerce and trade. We are a truly global business that serves customers in North America, Continental Europe, the UK, Asia and Latin America. MLex operates out of various offices around the world including London, Brussels, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, San Francisco and Sao Paulo. MLex offers an attractive employment package, with competitive salaries to attract and keep talented journalists. This is an ideal opportunity to become part of a large and growing team at the heart of a thriving, growing and trusted news-media company. About the Role: Global regulatory risk newswire MLex is seeking a Senior Correspondent for its Brussels bureau. This is an opportunity for a seasoned reporter to dive deep into stories about competition. The beat involves coverage of regulation and litigation in the world of mergers, antitrust and state aid in the EU. MLex seeks to get ahead of the procedural story through deep-dive analyses of legislation to anticipate where regulatory problems may lie. It’s a high-pressure beat in which there’s an expectation you’ll break market-moving news while offering the forward-looking analysis that helps inform decision-makers. Responsibilities: + Report on EU competition policy. + Break exclusive news and write insightful analysis. + Write quickly and effectively in both newswire and commentary formats. + Demonstrate deep knowledge of the EU regulatory environment. + Maintain a broad network of sources across EU regulators, industry, and law firms. + Collaborate with and mentor reporters. + Write clearly and concisely in fluent English. Proficiency in another European language, particularly Spanish or Italian, is advantageous. Qualifications: + Proven reporting experience in EU competition policy. + Track record of breaking exclusive news and writing impactful analysis. + Ability to write with speed and flair. + In-depth understanding of the EU regulatory landscape. + Strong news judgment and a wide network of sources. + Excellent interpersonal skills for mentoring and collaboration. + Fluent in English; proficiency in another European language is a plus. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: + Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days + Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits + Wellbeing programs + Life assurance + Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme + Save As You Earn share option scheme + Travel Season ticket loan + Electric Vehicle Scheme + Optional Dental Insurance + Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave + Employee Assistance Programme + Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children + RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you + Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer + Access to extensive learning and development resources + Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. 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