At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and enhance UK legislation content for trusted legal publications.
- Company: Join LexisNexis, a leader in legal information services with an inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, health benefits, wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid role in London with flexible working arrangements and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Shape accurate legal resources while collaborating with experts in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong legal research, writing skills, and experience in legal publishing or practice.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This job is with LexisNexis Legal & Professional®, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Are you passionate about legal content and driven to ensure accuracy in complex publications? Would you enjoy collaborating with expert contributors to shape trusted legal resources?
About our Team
You will join a collaborative editorial team focused on delivering high-quality legal publications. The team works closely with consultant editors and colleagues across business units to maintain authoritative, up-to-date legal content.
About the Role
As a Legal Technical Editor you will monitor, update, and enhance UK legislation content across a range of respected publications. You'll play a key role in maintaining accuracy and usability while ensuring content is delivered on schedule across print and digital formats.
Responsibilities
- Monitor legal developments and update existing legislation to ensure currency
- Add new legislation across publications, including relevant annotations
- Prepare prelims and approve final proofs for service issues, bound volumes, and annuals, supporting print production
- Meet production standards by prioritising tasks and adhering to deadlines across print and online formats
- Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
- Participate in quality reviews and audits
- Support operational improvements and adherence to publishing milestones
- Take part in ongoing training and professional development
Requirements
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to work within defined style guidelines
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands
- Effective communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach
- Confidence working with colleagues and stakeholders across different locations
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn and use new tools and systems, including XML and Microsoft Office
- Experience in legal publishing or legal practice
Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote flexibility in how work is approached, supporting productivity and collaboration while enabling balance.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
- Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
- Wellbeing programs
- Life assurance
- Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
- Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Travel Season ticket loan
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Optional Dental Insurance
- Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
- RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
- Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
- Access to extensive learning and development resources
- Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
Working Pattern
This is a hybrid role based in London (Farringdon), with in-office attendance expected once a week and as required.
About the Business
You will be part of LNLP, contributing to trusted legal information services that support professionals in making informed decisions and advancing the rule of 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 or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
We are 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.
Legal Technical Editor employer: LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and employee well-being, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration thrives. With generous benefits such as health screening, flexible working arrangements, and extensive learning opportunities, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally in the vibrant setting of London. Join us to contribute to meaningful legal resources while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling career.
Contact Details:
LexisNexis Legal & Professional Recruitment Team
