Legal Technical Editor

Reed Elsevier (RELX) · 2 Locations

Workday Posted Jun 10, 2026 First seen Jun 10, 2026

Legal Technical Editor 

Are you passionate about legal content and driven to ensure accuracy in complex publications?
Would you enjoy collaborating with expert contributors to shape trusted legal resources?

About our Team
You will join a collaborative editorial team focused on delivering high-quality legal publications. The team works closely with consultant editors and colleagues across business units to maintain authoritative, up-to-date legal content.

About the Role
As a Legal Technical Editor you will monitor, update, and enhance UK legislation content across a range of respected publications. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accuracy and usability while ensuring content is delivered on schedule across print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor legal developments and update existing legislation to ensure currency

  • Add new legislation across publications, including relevant annotations

  • Prepare prelims and approve final proofs for service issues, bound volumes, and annuals, supporting print production

  • Meet production standards by prioritising tasks and adhering to deadlines across print and online formats

  • Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner

  • Participate in quality reviews and audits

  • Support operational improvements and adherence to publishing milestones

  • Take part in ongoing training and professional development

Requirements

  • Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to work within defined style guidelines

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English

  • Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands

  • Effective communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach

  • Confidence working with colleagues and stakeholders across different locations

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to learn and use new tools and systems, including XML and Microsoft Office

  • Experience in legal publishing or legal practice

Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote flexibility in how work is approached, supporting productivity and collaboration while enabling balance.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

  • Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

  • Wellbeing programs

  • Life assurance

  • Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

  • Save As You Earn share option scheme

  • Travel Season ticket loan

  • Electric Vehicle Scheme

  • Optional Dental Insurance

  • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

  • RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

  • Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

  • Access to extensive learning and development resources

  • Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Working Pattern
This is a hybrid role based in London (Farringdon), with in-office attendance expected once a week and as required.

About the Business
You will be part of LNLP, contributing to trusted legal information services that support professionals in making informed decisions and advancing the rule of law.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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