Legal Editor I

at  RELX

Job Description
Legal Editor
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 Legal Editor, I ensure accurate, timely, and quality editorial content are fit to be published into LexisNexis various media and online platform. I manage authors, suppliers, and freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, relevancy and accuracy checks on manuscripts received from contributors.
• Copy-edit manuscripts for accuracy, relevance, and conformance to house style.
• Proof-reading of pre-press manuscripts for language, punctuation, and readability of content.
• Adhering to publishing schedules for all formats and implementing agreed plans for product enhancements.
• Managing authors, freelancers, and suppliers
• Working with the team to develop and implement ongoing product development
• Implement and support continuous process improvements to achieve best practice
• Building effective relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external), and management

Requirements

• Have experience in law practice advantageous
• Be informed of latest developments and changes in the law
• Have legal research skills
• Be skilled in Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and internet research
• Knowledge or experience in publishing is advantageous.
• Have sound communication and reading comprehension skills
• Have sound command of the English language
• Have understanding law and it’s application
• Meticulous
• Ability to work on tight deadlines

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.

• Hybrid work arrangements
• Career progression

Working for you

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

• Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Insurance: Coverage for your healthcare needs.
• Life Assurance Policies: Providing financial security for your loved ones.
• Modern Family Benefits: Support for maternity, paternity, and adoption needs.
• Long Service Award: Recognition for your dedication and loyalty.
• Celebratory Allowance/Gifts: Marking special occasions to celebrate with you.
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Employee Assistance Program : Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Hybrid work arrangements: Balance work and personal life effectively.
• Access to Learning and Development Resources: Empowering your professional growth.

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:
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• Conduct legal research, relevancy and accuracy checks on manuscripts received from contributors.
• Copy-edit manuscripts for accuracy, relevance, and conformance to house style.
• Proof-reading of pre-press manuscripts for language, punctuation, and readability of content.
• Adhering to publishing schedules for all formats and implementing agreed plans for product enhancements.
• Managing authors, freelancers, and suppliers
• Working with the team to develop and implement ongoing product development
• Implement and support continuous process improvements to achieve best practice
• Building effective relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external), and managemen