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Assistant Commissioning Editor I

Assistant Commissioning Editor I

RELXJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Would you like to get into publishing, project management or the legal industry?

Are you interested in pursuing a legal career but would like an alternative to a Paralegal role?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Commissioning Editor for a 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension). In this role, you will support the development of practical legal guidance on Lexis+ by commissioning expert contributors and managing content from concept to publication. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, collaborative, and passionate about legal content and publishing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full commissioning process from content requests to publication using established tools and workflows.
  • Conduct research to identify suitable authors based on practice areas and content needs.
  • Commission expert contributors, including those recommended by internal teams.
  • Negotiate contributor agreements and ensure all contractual terms are met.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with authors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure content is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content with user needs and business goals.
  • Monitor content performance using analytics tools and report on key trends.
  • Continuously seek ways to improve commissioning processes and increase efficiency.

Requirements

  • Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Clear and persuasive communicator, able to explain the value of contributing to LexisNexis.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of how legal content supports professional needs.
  • Confident and credible when engaging with senior professionals and subject matter experts.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Support UK hours.
  • Comfortable using digital tools and open to learning new systems.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to go the extra mile to meet goals.
  • A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive teamwork.
  • Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal experience is desirable.
  • Work in a way that works for you

    We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. 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.

    About the Business

    LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

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