Bilingual Editor

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

Job summary

A leading global provider of content and technology solutions is seeking a full-time bilingual legal editor to monitor news and create content for online magazines focused on the MENA region. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and French and have experience in legal publishing. This role involves researching, writing, and commissioning articles, along with editing online content. Join this dynamic team to contribute to innovative solutions for professionals in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Fluently bilingual in English and French, both verbal and written.
• Experience in writing and publishing is preferred.
• Legal knowledge or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research news and content from newspapers and regulatory sites.
• Write news in style for daily online service and magazines.
• Commission articles for three legal magazines.
• Conduct interviews with professionals.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Writing and publishing experience

Legal knowledge or experience

Experience with DTP software

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

Summary :

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 :

• Researching news and content from newspapers, regulatory sites, and press releases
• Selecting appropriate legal news from GCC and MENA region
• Writing news in style for daily online service and magazines
• Commissioning articles for three legal magazines on Middle Eastern Law, Middle Eastern Tax Law, and Middle Eastern HR professionals
• Commissioning and editing online Q&A content on various legal subjects for jurisdictions across the GCC and MENA
• Arranging updates of online Q&A content from existing authors and finding alternative authors when necessary
• Conducting interviews with professionals for the three magazines
• Styling content for print books and collaborating with typesetters
• Carrying out administrative tasks for tracking content supplies and deliveries from partner organizations
• Capturing content using a bespoke XML editorial system for online sites—applying appropriate taxonomy, categorization, case, and law citations (XML knowledge not essential)
• Continuously improving operational efficiencies to enhance customer outcomes
• Establishing key metrics and dashboards
• Implementing solutions to improve processes, delivery, and customer satisfaction
• Supporting the development of primary content (Legislation and Case Law for North Africa in French)
• Supporting the launch of new content and products for the North Africa area

Requirements :

• Fluently bilingual in English and French, both verbal and written
• Experience in writing and publishing
• Legal knowledge or experience is preferred
• Experience with DTP software, e.g., InDesign, is an asset
• Experience commissioning and working with authors is an asset
• Experience styling materials 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 that enable professionals in legal, corporate, tax, government, academic, and non-profit organizations to make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its LexisNexis services. Today, LexisNexis harnesses leading-edge technology and world-class content to help professionals work faster, easier, and more effectively. Through close collaboration with its customers, the company ensures organizations can leverage its solutions to reduce risk, improve productivity, increase profitability, and grow their business.