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LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
About the Role
As a Senior Editor, you will support the UK team to deliver Halsburys Laws of England, a unique publication providing the only narrative statement of all the laws of England and Wales.
Responsibilities
Reviewing collated content and copyediting and styling it for publication in Annual Abridgment, ensuring all content is of required quality
Producing and checking annual consolidated indexes and tables of cases/statutory material
Supporting preparation of monthly/annual cumulative supplements
Checking weekly online updates
Ensuring all editing follows house style and all material included is accurate by conducting legal research/monitoring legal developments
Collaborating closely with offshore production team/vendors/freelancers and dealing with day-to-day operational problems
Performing any other duties as reasonably requested
Requirements
Experience in legal publishing and/or legal practice
Experience demonstrating a clear understanding of the way English and Welsh law develops (both the legislative process and common law) and of conducting independent legal research
Have editorial skills and excellent written English as well as the ability to understand and navigate complex legal material
Show interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and professional manner for routine contact with geographically diverse consultants, colleagues, customers and vendors
Have excellent time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines
Be technically proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), have familiarity with content management systems and an interest in learning new systems/technologies
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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.
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