Legal Editor/ Éditeur juridique

Legal Editor

Are you interested in putting your legal expertise to work in support of the rule of law and the advancement of legal knowledge? LexisNexis Canada is currently seeking candidates to fill a full-time Legal Editor position.
About Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
This position is intended for professionals who wish to apply their analytical skills and understanding of the law to the development and management of legal publications. The Legal Editor plays a key role in developing legal textbooks, managing an assigned portfolio of publications, working closely with recognized authors, and contributing to the publication of leading reference works relied upon by the legal community. This is an editorial role, distinct from the traditional practice of law and from legal writing.
Reporting to the Editorial Manager, Canada Analytical Content, the position will include the following key responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate the publications within their portfolio, available both online and in print;
Follow up with authors to ensure the timely delivery of manuscripts and updates according to established schedules;
Recruit new authors and replace authors who have withdrawn;
Participate in the editorial process and the publication of French-language manuscripts;
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the legal community, including practitioners, academics, members of the judiciary, librarians, and other external partners;
Contribute to various translation projects;
Act as a resource person for authors and various internal departments.
Requirements for the Position
Excellent French language skills (oral and written);
Excellent English language skills (oral and written);
Law degree required;
Membership in the Barreau du Québec or Chambre des notaires du Québec is an asset;
Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail;
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines for print and online;
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of cross-departmental project teams;
Excellent communication (oral and written);
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office suit;
Experience operating with AI as a standard part of workflows, including demonstrated hands-on experience using LLMs and AI-enabled tools daily to support content and analysis; iterating prompts to improve output quality and consistency.
Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
Working for you
We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
Canada National Base Pay Range: $59,100 - $98,400 (CAD). Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. Base Pay Range in Ontario: $59,100 - $98,400 (CAD). This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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