Legal Content Editor — Halsbury’s Laws of England

LexisNexis; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal information provider seeks a Technical Editor to work on Halsbury’s Laws of England. The role involves writing and editing legal content, conducting research, and ensuring accuracy in publication. Candidates must possess an LLB or equivalent law degree, strong editorial skills, and experience in legal publishing. The company offers a supportive working environment with excellent benefits including medical aid and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Qualifications

• Have a law degree and experience with English law.
• Excellent written English and strong editorial skills.
• Legal publishing experience or legal practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Writing and editing statements of law for publication.
• Conducting detailed legal research and monitoring legal developments.
• Liaising with external consultants and production teams.

Skills

Strong editorial skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Technical proficiency (MS Office, XML/HTML)

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Job description

A global legal information provider seeks a Technical Editor to work on Halsbury’s Laws of England. The role involves writing and editing legal content, conducting research, and ensuring accuracy in publication. Candidates must possess an LLB or equivalent law degree, strong editorial skills, and experience in legal publishing. The company offers a supportive working environment with excellent benefits including medical aid and a retirement plan.