SENIOR LEGAL EDITOR

Percetakan Nasional Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal content provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks a legal editing expert to manage editorial operations and ensure accuracy in legal materials. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in legal editing and a strong grasp of legal terminology. Responsibilities include overseeing editorial processes, conducting legal research, and implementing strategic updates in the legal database. This role requires exceptional writing and editing skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a LLB (Hons) from a reputable university.
• At least 5 years in legal editing, experience in content development is a plus.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal subject matter expert offering guidance.
• Lead editorial operations and team management.
• Oversee updates in Lawnet's legal database.

Skills

Legal terminology understanding

Exceptional writing skills

Editing and proofreading

Research methods

Project management

Education

LLB (Hons) from a reputable university

Job description

To act as legal subject matter expert, offering guidance 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, editing and publishing 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.

JOB REQUIREMENT :

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 advantages.

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.