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Contract

Technical Author

Manchester
money-bag £50000 - £70000/annum
Posted 6 days ago

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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