About the Role
As an Editor, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining high-quality legal content for law report publications. Working closely with colleagues and external contributors, you will help ensure content is accurate, relevant, and published on schedule across print and digital formats. You will contribute to the integrity of legal reporting by applying strong editorial judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
Responsibilities
Undertake editorial tasks including proofreading and writing headnotes for publications across the UK Law Reports portfolio to agreed quality standards, house style, and timelines
Manage title responsibilities including case selection and scheduling to ensure content is published accurately and on time in print and electronic formats
Monitor legal developments to ensure content remains current and relevant
Flag concerns relating to anonymization, reporting restrictions, and any other matters affecting the reportability of judgments
Identify and communicate risks to publishing schedules
Liaise with external editors, authors, freelancers, judges, and judges' clerks
Manage relationships with authors, external editors, and freelancers
Maintain editorial and stylistic standards, including updating or developing style guides and manuals
Requirements
Law degree or equivalent qualification
Professional legal qualification desirable but not essential
Experience in editorial/legal publishing or case summarization with a demonstrated interest in the law
Experience in legal publishing or editing, ideally involving law reporting or working with case materials
Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
Excellent verbal communication, editing skills, and written English with the ability to understand, navigate, and present complex legal materials
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet frequent deadlines
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, and an interest in learning new systems and technologies