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Technical Editor

Technical Editor

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

Are you looking for an exciting editorial role?

Would you enjoy writing for a flagship product?

Join us in shaping a more just world.

About the Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

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
  • Required to come into the office once in a while when requested
  • 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
  • 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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