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About Us
LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.
About the Role
As a Legal Editor, you will be editing, converting, and publishing manuscripts onto our online platforms. Performing regular quality checks and updating platforms, you'll also assist in the development of new products.
Responsibilities
Researching news and content from newspapers, regulatory sites, legal content and press releases
Selecting appropriate legal news from GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA region
Writing news to style for daily online service and magazines, and ad hoc contract publications
Commissioning articles for 3 legal magazines on Middle Eastern Law, Middle Eastern Tax Law and Middle Eastern HR professionals
Commissioning and editing online Q&A content on different legal subjects for jurisdictions across the GCC and MENA
Arranging updates of online Q&A content from existing authors and finding alternative authors when necessary
Working collaboratively with other team members/freelancers, providing leads, content and information
Conducting interviews of professionals for the three magazines
Styling content for print books and working with typesetters
Carrying out administrative tasks for tracking content supplies and deliveries for online service from partner organisations
Capturing content using bespoke XML editorial system for online site xe2x80x93 applying appropriate taxonomy, categorisation, case and law citations to material. (Knowledge of XML not essential).
Continuously improve operational efficiencies to enhance customer outcomes by establishing key metrics and follow-up dashboard
Implement alternative solutions to enhance or speed up processes/delivery & customer satisfaction
Selecting and writing content for social media
Requirements
Have a Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent work experience
Native English speaker able to write clearly, fluently, and grammatically.
Individual who has knowledge of law and an experience of writing/publishing would be an advantage.
Experience of working with Desktop Publishing software, e.g. Indesign an advantage
Experience of commissioning and working with authors an advantage
Experience of styling material and using editorial systems to capture for online sites an advantage.
Attention to detail and ability to proof and check work accurately.
Understanding of commissioning and writing for different audiences/products and in different styles
Good time management and task prioritisation skills essential
Ability to work to daily and periodic deadlines.
Ability to work accurately with submissions from non-native English speakers.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees
Working with Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Working for you
We believe in a healthy work/life balance. 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:
- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits
- Disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study leave
About our Team
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. Wexe2x80x99re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is 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. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: .
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