Technical Author

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is looking for a Technical Author for a fixed-term contract. The role involves developing documentation to support litigation processes, including compliance and training materials, in a hybrid working environment. This opportunity is ideal for those with experience in regulated industries who are looking to thrive in a dynamic legal setting.

Benefits

Competitive Rate

Flexible Working

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Documentation Specialist.
• Strong background in regulated sectors (legal, financial services preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in writing compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality documentation in collaboration with experts.
• Produce regulatory and compliance documentation.
• Create onboarding materials and training resources.

Skills

Writing and editing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Simplifying complex information

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Author



6-9 Month Fixed Term Contract | 70,000 | Hybrid Working

Location: Manchester | Birmingham | Liverpool | London

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Author to join a fast-growing, Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked litigation boutique specialising in collective redress cases. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, creating essential documentation that supports high-stakes litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation Creation: Develop high-quality policies, procedures, and operational guides through collaboration with subject matter experts
• Compliance Writing: Produce regulatory and compliance documentation that meets strict industry standards
• Training Materials: Create comprehensive onboarding materials and training resources
• Plain English Translation: Convert complex legal and technical language into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with compliance, legal, risk, operations, and training teams
• Standards Implementation: Maintain documentation standards, templates, and version control processes
• Audit Support: Ensure timely and accurate documentation updates for internal audits and regulatory reviews

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Documentation Specialist
• Strong background in regulated sectors (legal, financial services, insurance preferred)
• Demonstrated experience writing compliance documentation, policies, and procedures
• Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to simplify complex information
• Understanding of documentation best practices, version control, and governance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or similar platforms
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive Rate: up to 70,000 for 6-9 month fixed term contract
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangements
• Location Choice: Work from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, or London offices
• Dynamic Environment: Join a rapidly growing, award-winning legal team
• Professional Development: Work with leading legal professionals in collective redress

About the Firm

Join a specialist litigation boutique that has achieved remarkable growth since 2020. The firm represents over 250,000 individual clients across product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach, and financial services cases. With a commitment to combining exceptional legal talent with strong operational and technological platforms, this is an opportunity to be part of a firm that's making a real difference in access to justice.

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