Legal Analyst

RELX; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider is seeking a candidate for a legal editorial position in Gqeberha. Responsibilities include reviewing legislation and ensuring accuracy in primary law content. The ideal applicant will have an LLB degree, experience in editorial work, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include medical aid, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development, emphasizing a balanced work/life environment.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of editorial experience required.
• Excellent command of English with strong analytical and writing skills.
• Self-motivated with organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze impact of new legislation on existing content.
• Track and monitor legislation in assigned jurisdictions.
• Address internal and external customer concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal degree

Tools

MS Office suite

XML mark-up language

Job description

About the Team

LexisNexis 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. The company is 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.

About the Role

This position exists to review and analyze legislation, case law, court rules and other materials necessary for the production of LexisNexis primary law content and publications in all media, and to perform customer and marketing‑related activities in accordance with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing impact of new legislation/rules on existing statutory/rule content and effectively communicating all primary law changes and additions, including contingencies, postponed treatments, unusual provisions and multiple amendments.
• Tracking and monitoring legislation and demonstrating an advanced understanding of the legislative process in assigned jurisdiction(s).
• Reviewing and ensuring proper editorial workup of new legislation; resolving outstanding issues and reviewing section notes written by editors.
• Acquiring a firm understanding of editorial processes, jurisdictional style guidelines and utilizing best practices.
• Addressing internal and external customer concerns and questions regarding primary law content and effectively communicating legal and editorial knowledge to internal and external customers.
• Conducting and/or participating in content/product quality review and audit.
• Meeting or exceeding production standards by setting priorities and adhering to critical deadlines and production schedules. Regularly communicating product details/timelines.
• Regularly participate in professional development and training.

Requirements

• Have Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal degree, and Attorney admission.
• Have one to two years of editorial experience.
• Have excellent command of English language with strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor employed in routine contact with geographically diverse colleagues and customers.
• Able to adapt to changing business demands and have organizational skills.
• Be self‑motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Able to prioritize and multitask to meet critical deadlines.
• Able to learn quickly, retain, and become proficient in new software packages and technical skills including MS Office suite and XML mark‑up language.

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of risk benefits (disability, critical illness, life cover & funeral cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave
• Healthy work/life balance with wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation for Disabilities

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