Legal Editor I

The Legal Editor is responsible for assuring the integrity, utility and currency of the editorial content of publications assigned to the position. This must be done in the context of strict adherence to the publishing schedule and compliance with standards, including editorial benchmarks and quality assurance measures. Close interaction with support staff and operations personnel (where relevant) is required to carry out the role effectively. The Editor is also responsible for assisting the team to meet the team’s portfolio responsibilities.

About the Team
Additional primary responsibilities of the role include author, freelancer and/or supplier management, control and development of content in line with customer needs, keeping aware of and ahead of competitor publications, conducting an annual product review to assess the performance of the assigned products, building knowledge of the market and assisting subscribers with queries as required.

Responsibilities
Editorial

Develop and edit content/manuscript;

Ensure adaptation in usage of editorial tools and software;

Be responsible for the quality, timeliness of delivery, and responsive to the currency of the content within the portfolio;

Perform original research as required;

Ensure that developments in the law are monitored;

Ensure adaptability in legal technology space;

Project Management

Adhere to the publishing schedule for all formats;

Implement agreed plans for product enhancements;

Collaborate with key contractor, vendor and/or supplier to meet processing benchmarks and delivery of content on time and as per standard required;

Work within set commercial parameters.

Process Improvement

Develop and implement continuous process improvements to achieve best practice.

Implement Operations improvement by use of technology.

Relationships & Communication

Support team members as required;

Support the in-market commercial product owners with content related queries and developments;

Manage relationships with existing authors;

Assist Customer Operations with customer queries and issues;

Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external) and management to ensure efficient execution of tasks and roadmaps;

Participate in global operations projects as required.

Product Development

Assist with product enhancements and product roadmaps.

Assist in competitor benchmarking and ensure product performance metrics are market leading;

Develop products/feature according to customer’s expectations;

Expansion of content and acquisition of content.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED ONLY FOR JOB EVALUATION/SLOTTING PURPOSES

Challenges and Decision Making Authority

Challenges

The key challenge for this role is organizational and time management skills. It is critical to ensure that all deliveries within the team are functioning to a high standard– and that the output from their roles is delivered in a timely fashion. Often this will require resolution of issues, or escalation of intractable problems and working with various stakeholders.

Managing external vendors to support organizational goals while identifying opportunities for costs savings

Ensuring internal customer needs are met to support divisional revenue

Decision Making Authority

Workflow prioritization in consultation with stakeholders

Identification and implementation of workflow improvements and process efficiencies to meet and exceed expectations for delivery of content publishing and strategic projects

Requirements

Education: Specialized/ Technical

LLB;

Computer skills in Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Internet skills;

Experience

Experience in publishing is an advantage, with sound working knowledge of publishing workflow from idea conception to delivery to customer preferred.

Experience managing external vendors preferred.

Competencies

Sound awareness of development in law HK, MY and SG.

Demonstrated legal research skills

Superior reading comprehension skills

Good communication skills;

Proficient in the English Language – written and spoken.

Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing Traditional Chinese.

Experience in project management and an ability to work to tight deadlines;

Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills;

LexisNexis Values & Leadership Essentials

Passion for Winning – ability to achieve and deliver results;

Boundarylessness – ability to work across multiple teams and departments;

Innovation – ability to generate ideas for product/process improvements;

Valuing Our People – shares knowledge and fosters talent within the team specifically and the business generally

Collaborates and Partners to meet Customer Needs