Technical Editor
4 days ago
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 serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide. 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.
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 regarding content.
- Liaising with external consultants and offshore production teams to ensure deadlines are met.
- Contributing to commercial development/enhancement of the product as appropriate.
- 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.
- Have excellent written English and strong editorial skills.
- 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 a professional manner.
- Have good time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines.
- Be technically proficient including mastery of MS Office and familiarity with XML/HTML content management systems.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity and improve decision-making.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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