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Garland, Texas
I'm a recovering lawyer and full-time writer who knows how to create authoritative and engaging content that drives traffic to your door and turns browsers into clients.
- Legal
- Content Writing
- Article Writing
- SEO Writing
- Social Media Content Creation
- Social Media Marketing
- Writing
Rochelle, Illinois
As a former consumer lawyer and the original content manager for an Inc. 500/Crain's Fast 50 national online marketing company, I have the unique combination of skills necessary for any law firm website, legal blogging, legal e-book or other premium content offering your firm may require--whether that means generating content or consulting on content strategy, conducting keyword research and more. I have a proven ability to write legal content that is understandable and engaging to consumers, experience in creating effective calls to action and weaving them into informative text, extensive experience in the creation of search engine optimized content and a solid grasp of the ethical restrictions relating to attorney advertising. I also have extensive experience managing teams of writers in the legal arena, and reviewing content for legal accuracy and compliance. My professional experience includes: - 15+ years in legal content marketing writing - Keyword research and content planning for consumer law firms - Training and supervision of contract writers in SEO-friendly legal content - Book writing and editing - Newsletters - Blogging - Ghostwriting - J.D. and 5 years legal practice experience - Editor in charge of questions and sample essays for a nationwide, full-service bar review program I'm a quick writer with the ability to adapt my writing style to suit your target audience, and the vast majority of my projects are successfully completed in a single draft.
- Legal Writing
- Legal
- Ghostwriting
- Content Strategy
- Book Writing
- Marketing Strategy
- Copywriting
- SEO Keyword Research
- Content Writing
- Web Content Strategy
- Blog Writing
Rockville, Maryland
I am a native U.S. speaker and a Maryland-certified ESOL teacher who has worked for years in Law and HR. I have edited dozens of books, articles of all types, marketing materials, blogs, and websites, along with over 1500 college essays and 200 SOPs. I also help with mock interviews, cover letters, LORs, and more. I excel at making writing more conversational and at cutting down the length to fit the requirements. I can edit in UK or US English. I specialize in helping ESL writers with academic writing, assuring that it flows and that all awkwardness is erased. Laurie
- Article Writing
- Business Writing
- Legal Research
- Cover Letter Writing
- Copy Editing
- Essay Writing
- English
- General Transcription
- Book Editing
- Proofreading
Jaipur, India
Hello, I’m a corporate and commercial lawyer with 10+ years of experience supporting startups, high-growth companies, and established businesses with end-to-end legal structuring, contract drafting, business compliance, and strategic advisory. I help companies reduce legal risk, improve operational clarity, and close deals faster through clear, practical, business-focused legal documents. I was recently recognized as the GLS Best Lawyer of the Year 2024, awarded for excellence in corporate transactions, deal execution, and innovative legal problem-solving. Over the years, I’ve worked with 150+ clients globally, guiding them through everything from founder agreements and early-stage structuring to complex commercial contracts and strategic negotiations. My background includes experience with a top-tier law firm for more than a decade and giving me a deep understanding of both external advisory and internal legal operations. Today, I regularly support clients in SaaS, AI, fintech, education tech, D2C, manufacturing, consulting, and creative industries. I work closely with leading tech companies such as inFeedo Tech Inc and Vaiu AI, where I draft, review, and negotiate product terms, licensing agreements, data protection frameworks, and commercial contracts. Core Legal Expertise 1) Commercial Contracts (Service Agreements, MSAs, Vendor Contracts, Licensing) 2) Startup Documentation (Co-Founder Agreements, ESOPs, Funding Documents, SAFE/Convertible Notes) 3) SaaS & Technology Agreements (Subscription Terms, DPAs, Platform Policies) 4) Corporate Transactions (M&A, PE/VC, Share Purchase, Share Subscription & Shareholders Agreements) 5) Company Formation & Governance Documents 6) Employment & Independent Contractor Agreements 7) NDAs, Privacy Policies, Terms of Use, Cookie Policies 8) IP Licensing & Trademark Opinions 9) Complaints, Affidavits, Petitions & Legal Notices If you're looking for a lawyer who brings a blend of legal precision, business understanding, and modern drafting style, feel free to message me. I’d be glad to understand your requirements and help protect and grow your business.
- HR Policy
- Intellectual Property Law
- Employment Law
- Corporate Law
- Privacy Policy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Contract Drafting
- Startup Company
- Legal Agreement
- Legal Consulting
Guangzhou, China
💡100%JSS丨Top rated plus丨$120K+丨250+ clients丨5.00 stars Are you looking for a professional English-Chinese(Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese,native Cantonese and Mandarin speaker) Translator/ AI trainer and tester/ Writer/ Social account operation expert/ legal advice consultant/market researcher/project manager? Welcome today to my profile. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell you about my experience. And it might change your attitudes towards to Upwork. Let's start a professional, pleasant and reassuring journey of cooperation! The mainly experience: ✔10+ years experience of copywriting. (written, proofread and edited thousands of articles) ✔9+ years experience of translation. ( 1,000,000 + words) ✔8+ years experience of social media operation and market research.( Including but not limited to Red(xiaohongshu小红书), Douyin(Tik Tok抖音), WeChat official account (微信公众号)and other platforms. ✔7 years experience of social media operation.( Including but not limited to Red, Douyin(Tik Tok), WeChat official account and other platforms.) ✔4 yeasr experience AI training. ✔3 yeasr experience as project manager. ✔2 years experience as an English tutor. ✔I passed the National Unified Legal Professional Qualification Examination with high scores, obtained a legal professional qualification certificate, and worked in two law firms successively. 💡Certificate: ✔National Proficiency Test of Putonghua(Mandarin) ✔LEGAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE ✔College English Test Band 6 ✔First-level Certificate for National Computer 💡I AM SPECIALIZED IN TRANSLATING AND WRITING: - Training and proofreading of AI models - Business:marketing/training/promoting/advertising/investment files/websites/apps - Financial: annual reports/balance sheets/proposals - Edgy tech: blockchain/ICO/smart contract - iPhone/iPad/Andriod apps/games localization - Legal: contracts/agreements/patents/briefing/credentials 💡Familiar with CAT Tool: Trados, Phrase TMS(orginal name: Memsource),matecat. I am good at digging out user needs based on instant hot topics, holidays, etc., and planning, interacting, executing and tracking effects of online marketing activities. Research market information, through market and competitor analysis, according to the company's business strategy, participate in the formulation of brand and product strategy direction, and enrich the new media operation matrix. Including but not limited to Red, Douyin(Tik Tok), WeChat official account and other platforms. As a project manager, I coordinated cross-departmental teams, developed project plans, managed progress and budgets, and coordinated internal and external resources to ensure the smooth and on-time delivery of relevant projects. As a legal consultant, I focused on industry compliance, reviewed business contracts, provided professional advice on data privacy and intellectual property protection, and mitigated potential legal risks. When responsible for market research, I conducted industry surveys and user demand analysis, sorted out market trends, extracted key data and insights, and provided solid data support for project decision-making. All tasks were implemented in an orderly manner, which comprehensively improved my abilities in overall planning, risk management and market insight. 🤖With 4 years of relevant work experience in the AI field, I take on responsibilities in AI training, testing, quality control and project management, familiar with the entire operation process of AI products, and possess solid professional capabilities and overall coordination skills. In terms of AI training, I cover speech training, writing training, subtitle transcription and instruction training, responsible for data collection, annotation and optimization to help improve model accuracy and response quality. In testing and quality control, I formulate test plans, identify problems and issue reports, establish quality control standards, and ensure delivery quality. As a project manager, I coordinate cross-departmental teams, formulate plans, control progress and budgets, coordinate resources, and solve problems in a timely manner to ensure the on-time and high-quality delivery of all AI projects. Two years of practice have comprehensively improved my overall planning and risk control capabilities, enabling me to efficiently adapt to multi-position needs and promote work in a rigorous and responsible manner. I would love the opportunity to partner with you in China. I am very interested in discussing this with you for future endeavors. And I look forward to hearing from you.
- Legal
- Market Research
- English to Chinese Translation
- Writing
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Cantonese
- Proofreading
- Translation
- WeChat
- Research & Strategy
- Social Media Management
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese Painting
- AI Chatbot
Lagos, Nigeria
I am a Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance Consultant with a strong background in legal research, commercial advisory, and corporate law support for businesses navigating complex regulatory environments. I help startups, SMEs, and growing organizations build strong governance structures, stay compliant with applicable regulations, and reduce legal and operational risk through practical, business-focused legal support. My work focuses on translating legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable frameworks that businesses can actually implement. This includes corporate governance documentation, compliance reviews, policy development, and regulatory research tailored to industry and jurisdictional needs. Over the years, I have supported clients across areas such as telecommunications regulation, corporate structuring, contract advisory, and dispute-related legal research. This has strengthened my ability to analyze legal issues quickly and provide well-reasoned, commercially sound guidance. What I can help you with: • Corporate Governance Advisory & Documentation • Regulatory Compliance Reviews & Risk Assessments • Legal Research & Legal Memoranda • Commercial Contract Drafting & Review • Policy Development & Internal Governance Frameworks • Due Diligence & Legal Due Diligence Support • Telecommunications & Sector-Specific Regulatory Research My approach is practical and detail-oriented. I focus on ensuring that legal frameworks not only meet regulatory expectations but also support business efficiency and long-term growth. If you need structured, reliable legal support to strengthen your governance systems or understand regulatory obligations more clearly, I can help you build solutions that are both compliant and commercially effective.
- Legal Writing
- Corporate Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- SEC Regulation
- Legal Agreement
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Pleadings
- Legal Negotiation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation
- Due Diligence
- Risk Assessment
- Contract Law
- Contract Drafting
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Legal Writers Hiring FAQs
What is a legal writer?
When you hire a legal writer for a project, you get someone who can speak the language of the law, of lawyers, and of lawmakers. Finding a legal writer on Upwork allows you to secure a professional with the right qualifications, experience, and even the particular specialty of the law, that’s relevant to your situation.
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- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a legal writer.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview legal writers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of legal writer you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire a legal writer?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced legal writer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their legal writing services more competitively.
Rates typically charged by legal writers on Upwork are:
- Beginner: $30 per hour
- Intermediate: $57 per hour
- Advanced: $85 per hour
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.
How do you write a legal writer job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample legal writer job post titles:
- Polished writer with thorough understanding of the law needed
- Looking for attorney who can help develop my music contracts
- Attorney needed to help ghostwrite technical parts of new novel
Project description
An effective legal writer job post should include:
- Scope of work: From editing contracts to ghostwriting novels, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or types of law, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Legal writer job responsibilities
Here are some examples of legal writer job responsibilities:
- Research, write, and edit real estate contracts according to state law
- Answer written questions from company FAQ section on website
- Draft several last will and testaments for wealthy family members
Legal writer job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in [Skill]. Here are some examples:
- At least five years’ experience as a real estate attorney for a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Detail oriented and a passion for clarity
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with remote colleagues
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