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About the Role

As a Senior Editor, you will support the UK team to deliver Halsbury’s Laws of England, a unique publication providing the only narrative statement of all the laws of England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing collated content and copyediting and styling it for publication in Annual Abridgment, ensuring all content is of required quality
• Producing and checking annual consolidated indexes and tables of cases/statutory material
• Supporting preparation of monthly/annual cumulative supplements
• Checking weekly online updates
• Ensuring all editing follows house style and all material included is accurate by conducting legal research/monitoring legal developments
• Collaborating closely with offshore production team/vendors/freelancers and dealing with day-to-day operational problems
• Performing any other duties as reasonably requested

Requirements

• Experience in legal publishing and/or legal practice
• Experience demonstrating a clear understanding of the way English and Welsh law develops (both the legislative process and common law) and of conducting independent legal research
• Have editorial skills and excellent written English as well as the ability to understand and navigate complex legal material
• Show interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and professional manner for routine contact with geographically diverse consultants, colleagues, customers and vendors
• Have excellent time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines
• Be technically proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), have familiarity with content management systems and an interest in learning new systems/technologie

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BASIC FUNCTIONS: 

This position performs moderate research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency with data manipulation languages.
• Ability to work with simple data models.
• Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
• Familiarity of industry best practices — code coverage.
• Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages.
• Knowledge of data storage subsystems.
• Knowledge of test-driven development.
• Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
• Basic oral and written communications skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete simple bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• All other duties as assigned.

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About the Role

As an Editor you will write headnotes for UK Law Report titles. You will be ensuring their accuracy, quality and timeliness, whilst collaborating and coordinating with other team members to meet publishing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Writing accurate headnotes for publication across the UK Law Reports portfolio, to requisite quality, house style, within agreed timelines
• Flagging concerns around anonymization, reporting restrictions and any other matter that may impact the reportability of a judgment
• Working collaboratively with the UK Editorial team to meet scheduling needs. Continue to meet editorial, stylistic and functional standards required by customers . Edit and style material in the relevant format, using templates where relevant.
• Attending training sessions as required, taking onboard feedback for improvement and performing other duties as reasonably requested
• Flagging risks to publishing schedules and respond effectively in a timely, professional manner, to queries from the UK Editorial team
• Assisting in project work as appropriate to support new business initiatives, mentoring and supervision of less experienced staff where required

Requirements

• Solid experience in editorial/legal publishing or case summarization and showing interest in the law
• Excellent verbal, editing skills and written English, the ability to understand, navigate and present complex legal materials
• Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude and professionalism
• Have good time management skills to meet rigid and frequent deadlines
• Have workable knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and an interest in learning new systems/technologies
• Able to adapt to working practices in response to changing business demands
• Able to work independently and determine appropriate methodology to work toward a defined goal, asking for direction/assistance as necessary

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About the Role

In this role, you will be helping to provide legal practical guidance and market insight. You will be reviewing documents, undertaking legal research, drafting content, and contributing to the smooth running of the LexisAsk and current awareness service.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing new and existing content for quality and legal accuracy, and making recommendations for process improvements
• Monitoring of developments and inputting information to maintain trackers of consultations, cases and dates
• Drafting practical guidance content (e.g. FAQs, practice notes, precedents, trackers, checklists, trackers etc.)
• Collaborating with external authors regarding externally written content
• Arranging and taking notes at Editorial Board and other meetings and liaising with attendees where required
• Conducting legal research and liaising with subject matter experts within the Practical Guidance practice area teams
• Drafting replies to queries from customers within a specified response time
• Applying taxonomy to news items consistently and accurately
• Supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to grow and improve the current awareness offering

Requirements

• Have a degree in Law, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate an eye for detail and a quality oriented focus. Be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills
• Have a good understanding of legal issues, procedures and content types
• Be able to think creatively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work to strict deadlines
• Be able to communicate influentially and effectively to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders
• Be a natural, innovative problem solver, able to collaborate with your team to resolve issues
• Have an understanding of, and willingness to use, social media and new technology

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About the Role

Your attention to detail and ability to communicate complex information clearly will be essential in this role. To achieve accurate reporting and growth identification, one must possess extensive accounting knowledge, as well as essential communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating royalty payments to licensing partners & post-show reporting with the Finance team
• Providing analytical support for Royalty, Global content and beyond to supply relevant information to our business
• Assisting with month-end close procedures and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Experience with month-end close processes and reconciliations. experienced in reconciling accounts and closing procedures at month-end.
• Possess a program in Accounting or a related field at the Bachelor's level.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP).