This job offer is not available in your country.

Technical Editor

RELXSouth Africa

22 days ago

Job description

About the Role

As a Technical Editor, you will work within the UK team to deliver Halsbury’s Laws of England, a unique encyclopaedic publication providing the only narrative statement of all the laws of England and Wales. The role involves researching, writing and editing legal content accurately to create a clear narrative statement reflecting the relevant proposition of English law.

Responsibilities

Writing and editing statements of the law for publication, following house style and ensuring all material included is accurate
Conducting detailed legal research and closely monitoring legal developments
Planning, organising and editing material for publication as discrete volumes / titles, liaising with senior team members and others with regards to content and any other issues
Liaising with external consultants and offshore production team to ensure deadlines are met
Contributing to commercial development / enhancement of the product as appropriate, generating ideas to improve functionality (online or offline) of content
Helping to identify and drive cost savings and revenue enhancing / protecting opportunities across team and department
Any other duties as reasonably requested

Requirements

Have LLB or equivalent law degree essential

Have qualification in / experience of working with English law - demonstrating a clear understanding of the way English and Welsh law develops (both the legislative process and common law)

Have excellent written English and strong editorial skills as well as the ability to understand, navigate and present complex legal material articulately and accurately

Have legal publishing experience and / or legal practice experience along with experience of conducting independent legal research

Show strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and professional manner for routine contact with geographically diverse authors / consultants, colleagues, customers and vendors

Have good time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines

Be technical proficient including mastery of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), familiarity with XML / HTML content management systems, and an interest in learning new systems / technologies

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)

Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

Study Leave

Create a job alert for this search

Editor Editor • South Africa