Legal Analyst Legislation

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a Content Editor to ensure legal content remains current, accurate, and ready for publication across print and online products. The role involves legal research, updating legislation, and collaborating with internal teams.

Location: South Africa

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal developments and update existing legislation to ensure content remains current.
• Add new legislation across publications and prepare supporting annotations as required.
• Prepare prelims and approve final proofs for service issues, bound volumes, and annuals, while supporting the print production team.
• Meet production standards by setting priorities and working to critical deadlines and production schedules across print and online formats.
• Respond to queries from external and internal customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct and participate in quality reviews and audits to support publishing accuracy.
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies that support best practices and publishing milestones.
• Participate in professional development and training, and support other reasonable duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to write clearly within house style guidelines.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• General understanding of XML or HTML.
• Initiative, self-motivation, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively across geographically diverse teams.
• Organizational skills and adaptability to changing demands.
• Ability to learn new software and technical skills quickly.

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan including Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave