Commissioning Editor - Legal & Regulatory Content

Who we are:

For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact - and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

About the Role

GRIP is Global Relay's thought leadership platform covering regulatory, legal, and compliance topics across global markets. We are seeking an Commissioning Editor - Legal & Regulatory Content to help 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 play a critical role in shaping GRIP's editorial voice-ensuring we consistently deliver insightful, timely, and authoritative content to a sophisticated professional audience.

This is not a passive editorial role. You will be expected to proactively source contributors, build relationships with senior subject matter experts, and persuade 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. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive health benefits program, including extended health coverage and short-term / long-term disability insurance. Employees receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include paid sick days, maternity/parental leave enhanced program, commuter benefits, corporate bonuses, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution matching.

For employees based at our New York office, we provide additional perks and amenities to enhance your work experience including a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our in-house culinary team!

Base salary range

$80,000-$105,000 USD

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

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.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit