US Legal Correspondent

The Financial Times is seeking an experienced journalist to join its New York bureau as a US Legal Correspondent. This role involves covering the legal industry, focusing on white-collar crime, financial enforcement, and the influential law firms operating in the United States. The correspondent will be expected to develop sources within federal and New York authorities, as well as the criminal defense bar, to report on cases involving money laundering, insider trading, and financial fraud. Collaboration with Washington, London, and corporate correspondents is essential to pursue significant legal cases across the country.