SENIOR LEGAL EDITOR

Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal content provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks a legal expert to manage editorial operations and ensure accurate legal content. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in legal editing, strong writing skills, and a degree in law. Responsibilities include overseeing content verification and leading a team to improve Lawnet's legal database, ensuring that it remains comprehensive and reliable. Join this dynamic environment and contribute significantly to legal content quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in legal editing with content development.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts and terminology.
• Exceptional attention to detail in writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal subject matter expert.
• Lead editorial operations and legal content verification.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legislative amendments.

Skills

Legal terminology understanding

Writing and editing skills

Legal research proficiency

Education

LLB (Hons)

Job description

Job Overview

To act as legal subject matter expert, offering guidance interpreting legal material and ensuring Lawnet's content is aligned with the current laws.

Lead editorial operations, legal content verification, and team management.

Oversee timely updates and improvements in Lawnet's legal database.

Continuously provide strategic input for Lawnet portal from early development and implementation.

Restructure the editorial team to ensure an efficient workflow and workload distribution.

Review, verify, edit, and publish legal content to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Conduct legal research, analyze legislative amendments, and compile case law updates to keep Lawnet comprehensive and reliable.

Ensure timely incorporation of statutory amendments, subsidiary legislation and government gazettes.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a LLB (Hons) from a reputable university.
• At least 5 years in legal editing. Experience in developing unique content for articles or social media is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and research methods.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.