Legal Technical Editor

Legal Technical Editor

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
LexisNexis Risk Solutions

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Monitor and enhance UK legislation content for trusted legal publications.
  • Company: Join a collaborative editorial team in a leading legal information service.
  • Benefits: Generous holiday, health perks, flexible work, and extensive learning resources.
  • Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career growth and wellbeing support.
  • Why this job: Shape accurate legal resources while collaborating with experts in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Strong legal research skills and experience in legal publishing or practice.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

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.

Legal Technical Editor employer: LexisNexis Risk Solutions

As a Legal Technical Editor at our Farringdon location, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises your professional growth and well-being. With generous benefits including flexible working arrangements, extensive learning resources, and a commitment to employee wellness, we ensure that you can balance your career aspirations with personal fulfilment. Join us to contribute to high-quality legal publications while enjoying a rewarding and meaningful career.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Contact Details:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Legal Technical Editor

Legal Research
Analytical Skills
Writing Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills