Technical Editor

6 months ago

Durban, South Africa LexisNexis Full time

Are you looking for an exciting editorial role?

Would you enjoy writing for a flagship product?

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

As a Technical Editor, you will work within the UK team to deliver Halsbury’s Laws of England a unique publication providing the only narrative statement of all the laws of England and Wales. The role involves accurately setting out legal provisions and creating a clear narrative statement to reflect the relevant proposition.

**Responsibilities**:

- Writing and editing statements of the law for publication, following house style
- Ensuring all material included is accurate by conducting detailed legal research and closely monitoring legal developments
- Planning, organizing and editing material for publication as discrete volumes/titles, liaising with senior team members and others with regards to content
- Liaising with and monitoring progress of external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
- Collaborating closely with offshore production team and dealing with day-to-day operational problems that occur within own area
- 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
- Performing any other duties as reasonably requested

**Requirements**:

- Experience in legal publishing and/or legal practice experience
- Experience demonstrating a clear understanding of the way English and Welsh law develops and of conducting independent legal research
- Possess editorial skills and excellent written English as well as the ability to understand, navigate and present complex legal material articulately and accurately
- Show interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and professional manner for routine contact with geographically diverse authors/consultants, colleagues, customers and vendors
- Have excellent time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines
- Be technically proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), have familiarity with 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 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

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.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form:
, or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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