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• As a Senior Editor, you will be responsible for enhancing and delivering editorial content across multiple formats and jurisdictions. You will help shape efficient editorial processes and systems, driving customer value while ensuring that our key titles and products remain both accurate and up-to-date. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage Production Schedules: Planning and maintaining detailed content timelines for both print and digital formats, identifying potential bottlenecks, mitigating risks, and communicating deadlines to stakeholders. 
• Ensure Editorial Quality: Reviewing, copyediting, and styling legal manuscripts to align with house style; conducting spot checks, coordinating quality assurance reviews, and monitoring legislative/case law updates for accuracy. 
• Prepare and Maintain Content: Overseeing the creation of consolidated indexes, tables of cases, and statutory material; uploading and organizing content in relevant systems, and preparing annual or biannual supplements and cumulative volumes. 
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Liaising with authors, freelancers, offshore production teams, and other internal collaborators to address editorial queries and keep publications on schedule. 
• Track Progress and Report: Compiling regular status reports for management, monitoring overall project progress, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
• Drive Operational Efficiencies: Identifying areas for workflow improvement, recommending solutions, and implementing best practices to enhance editorial processes and production systems. 

Requirements 

• Demonstrable experience in editorial operations, legal publishing or legal practice, along with a grasp of how law develops in the UK—covering both legislative processes and common law. Depending on the position, this would include a specific focus on English or Scottish legal frameworks.  
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional or Commonwealth case law is advantageous, along with the ability to conduct legal research, and handle editorial responsibilities 
• Have strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet key deadlines while managing multiple priorities. 
• Able to demonstrate solid project management skills and resolve issues proactively across cross-functional teams to ensure progress against objectives. 
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all published material. 
• Knowledge of digital publishing tools or XML workflows is a plus. 
• Required to come into the office once in a while when requested 

Deadline:18th September,2025

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About the Role

• As a Software Engineer, you will be involved in research, design, and software development within a specific software functional area or product line. The role requires problem-solving skills, including designing program flow, effective coding, and unit testing, while contributing to moderately complex software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with technical teams to finalize software requirements and design specifications.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining moderately complex software components.
• Writing and reviewing detailed specifications to ensure high-quality development outcomes.
• Implementing coding best practices, conduct code reviews, and follow development processes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to ensure optimal system performance.
• Working in Agile or Waterfall environments while coordinating with key stakeholders.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance software solutions.
• Completing bug fixes and software improvements as needed.

Requirements

• Have professional experience in software engineering.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Be familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, test-driven development, and code coverage best practices.
• Be able to analyze and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Be able to work effectively with internal and external technology teams.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

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About the Role

• As a Software Engineering Lead, you will manage and guide a diverse team of engineers, working closely with management and other stakeholders to ensure the success of your team and its deliverables. This role requires strong technical skills, good communication, and great leadership abilities. Your responsibilities include technical and administrative decision-making, performance and code reviews, mentorship, and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Overseeing software development processes, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and drive project execution.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while ensuring high system performance and reliability.
• Conducting code reviews and enforcing quality assurance measures.
• Managing team performance, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Have experience in software engineering with leadership or mentorship experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Have solid understanding of data modelling, database design, and multiple storage subsystems.
• Be able to troubleshoot complex software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Have experience managing software development projects, including planning and execution.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.