Legal News Editor — UK Current Awareness

RELX; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider in South Africa seeks a skilled individual for an editorial role focused on creating engaging legal content. Responsibilities include drafting legal articles, monitoring legal news, and liaising with customers. Applicants should have a degree in Law, excellent writing skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. The role offers benefits such as medical aid and retirement plans, promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits

Study Leave

Modern family benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.
• Comfortable working shift hours Monday–Friday.
• Good understanding of legal issues, procedures, and content types.

Responsibilities

• Monitor UK legal news developments and support current awareness.
• Draft and review legal news articles for publication.
• Liaise with customers for queries via LexisAsk.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent experience

Job description

A global information provider in South Africa seeks a skilled individual for an editorial role focused on creating engaging legal content. Responsibilities include drafting legal articles, monitoring legal news, and liaising with customers. Applicants should have a degree in Law, excellent writing skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. The role offers benefits such as medical aid and retirement plans, promoting a healthy work/life balance.