Legal Editor, Practical Guidance

at  RELX

Legal Editor, Practical Guidance
Do you want to make a difference in the world of law?
Are you a legally qualified professional looking for a change?
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading provider of legal data and information services. We specialise in delivering accurate, comprehensive, and timely legal content to professionals across various industries, including law firms, corporations, and government agencies. As a Legal Editor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and quality of our legal data products.
About the Role
As a Legal Editor Practical Guidance, you will be responsible for managing and publishing content while ensuring its accuracy, relevance, and adherence to editorial standards. This includes maintaining the quality and timeliness of content, working closely with support staff and operations teams, and overseeing the entire publishing process.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit and ensure content meets LexisNexis standards and editorial guidelines
• Ensure all content published are maintained and updated regularly, working together with Content team and Editorial board to ensure content stays relevant and refreshed
• Working with internal stakeholders - Product and Content team on new content development, product and content roadmap, projects and content/product migration; ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Be the focal point in Practical Guidance content, working closely with authors/contributors and Content and editorial teams from other business units/products

Requirements

• Tertiary Education Qualification required (Law, Management of Information Systems or equivalent)
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat
• Minimum 1-year experience in an editorial capacity
• Demonstrable track record in managing projects or rolling out initiatives an advantage
• High level of written and spoken English skills
• Technical competency XML-based or related content management systems an advantage but not a must
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management abilities and problem-solving skills

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 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.
• 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, 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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Responsibilities

• Review, edit and ensure content meets LexisNexis standards and editorial guidelines
• Ensure all content published are maintained and updated regularly, working together with Content team and Editorial board to ensure content stays relevant and refreshed
• Working with internal stakeholders - Product and Content team on new content development, product and content roadmap, projects and content/product migration; ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Be the focal point in Practical Guidance content, working closely with authors/contributors and Content and editorial teams from other business units/product

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 productiv