Digital Content Generalist I

LexisNexis Legal & Professional; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Family benefits

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a detail-oriented editorial professional to review and draft practical legal guidance content. The role focuses on ensuring quality, legal accuracy, and timely updates across trackers and precedents.

You will conduct legal research, liaise with subject matter experts, and support initiatives to enhance the Lexis+ offering. A law degree or equivalent experience is required, with flexible hours and a strong emphasis on accuracy and communications.

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Law, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Great attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to use social media and new technology in the role.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing new and existing content for quality and legal accuracy, and recommending process improvements.
• Monitor developments and input information to maintain trackers of consultations, cases and dates.
• Drafting practical guidance content (FAQs, practice notes, precedents, trackers, checklists, etc).
• Conducting legal research and liaising with subject matter experts within Practical Guidance teams.
• Support the development and implementation of initiatives to grow and improve the Lexis+ offering.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Creativity

Education

Law degree

Job description

Do you enjoy creating engaging legal content for publication?Are you looking for an exciting editorial role?Join us in shaping a more just world.About the TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.About the RoleIn this role, you will be helping to provide legal practical guidance and market insight. You will be reviewing documents, undertaking legal research, drafting content and maintaining trackers. This is a permanent role.ResponsibilitiesReviewing new and existing content for quality and legal accuracy, and making recommendations for process improvementsMonitoring of developments and inputting information to maintain trackers of consultations, cases and datesDrafting practical guidance content (eg FAQs, practice notes, precedents, trackers, checklists, etc)Conducting legal research and liaising with subject matter experts within the Practical Guidance practice area teamsSupporting the development and implementation of initiatives to grow and improve the Lexis+ offeringRequirementsHave a degree in Law, or equivalent experienceComfortable working shift hours Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM (June–Oct) and 11 AM–7 PM (Nov–March), SAST.Demonstrate an eye for detail and a quality-oriented focusBe able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skillsHave a good understanding of legal issues, procedures and content typesBe able to think creatively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work to strict deadlinesBe able to communicate influentially and effectively to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholdersBe a natural, innovative problem solver, able to collaborate with your team to resolve issuesHave an understanding of, and willingness to use, social media and new technologyWork in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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 productiveWorking for youWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:- Medical Aid- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy- Study LeaveAbout the BusinessLexisNexis 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.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.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 or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .We are 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.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights .