Legal Editor
Malaysia, Malaysia
Job Description
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LEGAL EDITOR
Job Responsibilities
- Edit manuscript for content and organization to ensure accuracy, currency, relevance, conformance, accessibility and timeliness.
- Perform original research as required and ensure that developments in the law are monitored.
- Adhere to the publishing schedule for all formats; implement agreed plans for product enhancements.
- Manage authors and/or suppliers, including contract negotiations, ongoing author support, ensuring on-time delivery of manuscript/content and following up on quality issues.
- Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external) and management to ensure efficient execution of day-to-day operations and strategic plans.
- Work with team, colleagues and customers to develop and implement ongoing product development as well as to implement continuous process improvements to achieve best practice.
- Participate in the annual cycle of product reviews.
Qualification
- Tertiary Education Qualification required (Law)
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Internet skills;
- Admission to legal practice preferred but not essential.
- Prior editing or legal experience preferred;
- Experience in publishing would be advantageous;
- Good communication skills;
- Experience in project management and an ability to work to tight deadlines;
- Sound legal, language and grammatical ability;
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills;
- Language skills: fluent English essential; competent Bahasa useful.
- Ability to read and write Chinese is a plus.
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. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact accommodations@relx.com or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD920568
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMalaysia, Malaysia
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EducationNot mentioned