Content Editor - Texts - Legal Publishing
Shape the next generation of legal publishing at LexisNexis.
LexisNexis Legal & Professional—part of the global RELX Group —provides legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help lawyers, academics and business professionals make better decisions, faster.
We're now seeking a Content Editor – Texts to join our Analytical Content team. This is a unique opportunity to blend legal insight, editorial precision, and project management —helping deliver the high‑quality, trusted legal texts that LexisNexis is known for.
As a Content Editor – Texts, you'll manage a portfolio of LexisNexis titles—commissioning, developing and maintaining content that meets the evolving needs of the legal profession. The role is permanent, full‑time, and hybrid, based in Sydney or Melbourne with combined home/office arrangements.
Responsibilities
* Commission and develop new legal texts or editions informed by customer insights and market research.
* Maintain an assigned portfolio of publications, ensuring content is accurate, current and aligned with legislative updates.
* Manage author relationships—including onboarding, training, and contractual discussions.
* Oversee project timelines, budgets and delivery milestones from proposal through to publication.
* Collaborate with marketing, editorial operations and offshore production teams to ensure seamless publishing processes.
* Research market trends and competitor activity to identify new title opportunities.
* Prepare business cases, forecasts and proposals for new or revised works.
* Support continuous improvement by streamlining editorial workflows and processes.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications (Law, Publishing, Communications, or similar).
* 1–2 years' experience in a commissioning, editorial, or content‑management role—ideally within legal or academic publishing.
* Strong legal comprehension and research skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Proven project‑management capability with ability to balance multiple deadlines.
* Commercial acumen and familiarity with forecasting and P&L principles.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits
* Collaborate with experts and industry leaders across the legal and publishing sectors.
* Optical Assistance
* Life assurance and income protection
* Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible working arrangements
* Benefits for you and your family
* Access to learning and development resources
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes
* Electric Vehicle Novated Leasing
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
Apply Now: If you're ready to combine your editorial expertise with a passion for legal content and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Join LexisNexis and help us empower the legal community with trusted, insightful content.
Thank you for your interest.
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