Fresh Openings at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role 

• As a Technical Editor, you will work within the UK team to deliver Halsbury’s Laws of England, a unique encyclopedic publication providing the only narrative statement of all the laws of England and Wales.  The role involves researching, writing and editing legal content accurately to create a clear narrative statement reflecting the relevant proposition of English law.

Responsibilities 

• Writing and editing statements of the law for publication, following house style and ensuring all material included is accurate 
• Conducting detailed legal research and closely monitoring legal developments
• Planning, organising and editing material for publication as discrete volumes/titles, liaising with senior team members and others with regards to content and any other issues
• Liaising with external consultants and offshore production team to ensure deadlines are met
• Contributing to commercial development/enhancement of the product as appropriate, generating ideas to improve functionality (online or offline) of content
• Helping to identify and drive cost savings and revenue enhancing/protecting opportunities across team and department
• Any other duties as reasonably requested

Requirements 

• Have LLB or equivalent law degree essential
• Have qualification in/experience of working with English law - demonstrating a clear understanding of the way English and Welsh law develops (both the legislative process and common law)
• Have excellent written English and strong editorial skills as well as the ability to understand, navigate and present complex legal material articulately and accurately
• Have legal publishing experience and/or legal practice experience along with experience of conducting independent legal research
• Show strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and professional manner for routine contact with geographically diverse authors/consultants, colleagues, customers and vendors
• Have good time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines
• Be technical proficient including mastery of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), familiarity with XML/HTML content management systems, and an interest in learning new systems/technologies
• Required to come into the office once in a while when requested
   

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About the role:

• This position involves performing research, design, and software development within a specific functional area or product line. You will be responsible for solving challenges related to program flow design, ensuring efficient coding practices, and performing unit testing. This role involves developing functional software components, maintaining high code quality, and addressing issues throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Write and review detailed specifications for system components
• Work closely with development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs
• Implement development processes, coding best practices, and conduct code reviews
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders
• Resolve technical issues as necessary
• Stay updated with new technology developments
• Complete bug fixes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in development languages such as C#, .NET, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Windows
• Proficiency with data manipulation languages and understanding of data modeling principles
• Ability to work with complex data models and data storage subsystems
• Familiarity with industry best practices, including code coverage and test-driven development
• Experience with AI prompting is a bonus
• Ability to write and review detailed specifications for system components
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external technology resources