Bilingual Editor

LexisNexis; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in legal solutions is looking for a full-time bilingual English/French legal editor. The position involves researching and publishing content about the Middle East and North Africa legal landscape and requires strong writing and editing skills, along with legal knowledge.

Qualifications

• Fluently bilingual in English and French.
• Experience in writing and publishing required.
• Legal experience or knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and select legal news from the GCC and MENA region.
• Write and commission articles for legal magazines.
• Edit online Q&A content for various legal topics.

Skills

Bilingualism

Writing

Editing

Research

Legal Knowledge

Job description

Full-time bilingual English / French legal editor responsible for monitoring news, proposing news, and writing, commissioning, and editing content for the Middle East and North African online magazines.

Responsibilities:

1. Research news and content from newspapers, regulatory sites, and press releases.
2. Select appropriate legal news from GCC and MENA region.
3. Write news styled for daily online service and magazines.
4. Commission articles for three legal magazines on Middle Eastern Law, Middle Eastern Tax Law, and Middle Eastern HR professionals.
5. Commission and edit online Q&A content on various legal topics for jurisdictions across GCC and MENA.
6. Arrange updates of online Q&A content from existing authors and find alternative authors when necessary.
7. Conduct interviews with professionals for the magazines.
8. Style content for print books and collaborate with typesetters.
9. Perform administrative tasks related to content tracking and delivery from partner organizations.
10. Capture content using a bespoke XML editorial system, applying taxonomy, categorization, case, and law citations (XML knowledge not essential).
11. Continuously improve operational efficiencies to enhance customer outcomes.
12. Establish key metrics and dashboards.
13. Implement solutions to improve processes, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
14. Support the development of primary content (Legislation and Case Law for North Africa, in French).
15. Assist in launching new content and products for North Africa.

Requirements:

1. Fluently bilingual in English and French, with strong verbal and written skills.
2. Experience in writing and publishing.
3. Legal experience or knowledge is preferred.
4. Experience with DTP software like InDesign is an asset.
5. Experience commissioning and collaborating with authors is an asset.
6. Experience styling material and using editorial systems for online content is an asset.

Company Description:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of content and technology solutions for legal, corporate, tax, government, academic, and non-profit organizations. As a digital pioneer, it was the first to bring legal and business information online. Today, it harnesses advanced technology and world-class content to enable professionals to work faster, easier, and more effectively, helping organizations reduce risk, improve productivity, and grow their business.