Technical Editor

RELX; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Editor to join their UK team. This exciting role involves researching, writing, and editing legal content for a flagship publication, creating a clear narrative of English law. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and have experience in legal publishing or practice. You will work collaboratively with senior team members and external consultants while enjoying a flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance. If you have strong editorial skills and a passion for the law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree and strong editorial skills.
• Experience in legal publishing or legal practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit legal statements for publication while ensuring accuracy.
• Conduct detailed legal research and monitor legal developments.

Skills

Excellent written English

Strong editorial skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Tools

MS Office

XML/HTML content management systems

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting editorial role?

Would you enjoy writing for a flagship product?

Join us in shaping a more just world.

About the Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide. 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.

About the Role

As a Technical Editor, you will work within the UK team to deliver Halsbury’s Laws of England, a unique encyclopaedic publication providing the only narrative statement of all the laws of England and Wales. The role involves researching, writing, and editing legal content accurately to create a clear narrative statement reflecting the relevant proposition of English law.

Responsibilities

1. Writing and editing statements of the law for publication, following house style and ensuring all material included is accurate.
2. Conducting detailed legal research and closely monitoring legal developments.
3. Planning, organising, and editing material for publication as discrete volumes/titles, liaising with senior team members regarding content.
4. Liaising with external consultants and offshore production teams to ensure deadlines are met.
5. Contributing to commercial development/enhancement of the product as appropriate.
6. Helping to identify and drive cost savings and revenue enhancing/protecting opportunities across team and department.
7. Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Requirements

1. Have LLB or equivalent law degree essential.
2. Have qualification in/experience of working with English law.
3. Have excellent written English and strong editorial skills.
4. Have legal publishing experience and/or legal practice experience along with experience of conducting independent legal research.
5. Show strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a professional manner.
6. Have good time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines.
7. Be technically proficient including mastery of MS Office and familiarity with XML/HTML content management systems.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.

Working Pattern

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 productive.

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity and improve decision-making.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.