Manager I, Editorial / Publishing

LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an editorial team leader to drive quality and efficiency in legal content production. The role necessitates a law degree and experience in managing projects and teams in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating innovative technologies and ensuring top-tier content standards while promoting employee engagement.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits

Modern family benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams or managing projects in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with legal content and editorial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing editorial team producing legal content like case law summaries.
• Implement scalable editorial workflows using AI tools.
• Manage team resources and oversee budgets for operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent)

Relevant legal editorial experience

Job description

In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Director of North American Caselaw and the Global Head of Cases to help align the Global Case Law team around a shared vision for growth and operational excellence. You will drive improvements in efficiency, revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction. A key part of your role will be leading change management as the team transitions into a production environment that utilizes generative AI for content creation and review. You will also play a vital role in fostering employee engagement and enabling high team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-performing editorial team producing legal content such as case law summaries, headnotes, and annotations.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement.
• Implement scalable editorial workflows, integrating AI tools and automation.
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Ensure content meets quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards.
• Manage team resources, project priorities, and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee budgets, vendor engagements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to global editorial strategies and cross-functional projects.
• Support the adoption of innovative technologies and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams or managing projects in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives with attention to detail and quality.
• A problem-solving mindset and openness to new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with legal content, editorial processes, or similar professional environments.
• A law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) or relevant legal editorial experience.
• Experience supporting teams through organizational change or transformation.
• A process-oriented approach, with the ability to develop and implement consistent workflows and best practices.

Work in a way that works for you

We 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 for you

We 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