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RELX · 1 day ago

Legal Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $119K/yr

RELX is a leading provider of people data, analytics, and insight for the HR sector. The Legal Editor is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of online content related to employment law, collaborating with various teams to meet editorial standards and address the evolving needs of HR.

AnalyticsBusiness Information SystemsConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceRisk Management

Responsibilities

Monitors and analyzes employment law developments and issues related to assigned topic areas to guarantee timely updates of existing content and development of new content

Writes, edits and updates material on existing and forthcoming legislation, cases and best practices with constant attention to accuracy and readability and in accordance with required style and prioritized in line with business requirements and customer need

Drives and/or supports content strategy by identifying gaps, proposing new content and aligning editorial plans with business priorities and customer needs

As assigned, peer-reviews colleagues’ work for tone, effectiveness, usefulness, readability, spelling, grammar, consistency, and house style

Work with internal stakeholders (other editors, sales, marketing, product and management) and external stakeholders (prospects, customers and media) to effectively convey the value proposition and differentiating factors inherent in the Brightmine product portfolio as a whole as well as in assigned content

Works in close partnership with business functions (e.g. product, sales, marketing) to develop, test and implement enhancements and new offerings to Brightmine offerings

Identifies content gaps and prioritizes expansion (depth and breadth) of critical content assets to increase value in proposition in collaboration with Content Manager and Head of Content

Qualification

J.D.Legal experienceSenior-level HR certificationEditorial experienceLegal research skillsProofreadingProject management softwareContent management systemsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

J.D. or equivalent legal experience; senior-level HR certification (e.g., SPHR or SHRM-SCP), or equivalent degree or practical experience preferred

Editorial experience in legal publishing, compensation or human resources preferred

Strong proofreading, editing and writing skills with ability to make complex legal HR topics accessible and actionable

Very close attention to detail, accuracy and editorial consistency

Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, including familiarity with primary and secondary resources

Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills to track productivity and ensure that content plan milestones are met; experience with project management software (i.e. Wrike)

Collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead small teams and work cross-functionally

Ability to work with content management systems to upload, edit and manage online content

Openness to innovation, including the use of AI to support efficiencies and streamline the editorial workflow

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office