Role Purpose:

The Editor is responsible for processing and publishing content, assuring the integrity, utility and currency of content assigned to the position. This must be done in the context of strict adherence to the publishing schedule and compliance with standards, including editorial benchmarks and quality assurance measures. Close interaction with support staff and operations personnel is required to carry out the role effectively. The Editor is also responsible for assisting the team to meet the team’s overall portfolio responsibilities.

Main Accountabilities:

• Editorial - Edit manuscript for content and organization to ensure accuracy, currency, relevance, conformance, accessibility and timeliness. Perform original research as required. Ensure that developments in the law are monitored. Assist other team members as required
• Project Management - Adhere to the publishing schedule for all formats; implement agreed plans for product enhancements. Work within set commercial parameters
• Relationship Management - Manage authors and/or suppliers, including contract negotiations, ongoing author support, ensuring on-time delivery of manuscript/content and following up on quality issues
• Product Development – Work with team, colleagues and customers to develop and implement ongoing product development. Participate in the annual cycle of product reviews
• Process Improvement – Work with team, colleagues and customers to develop and implement continuous process improvements to achieve best practice
• Communication – Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers (internal and external) and management to ensure efficient execution of day-to-day operations and strategic plans

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• JD, LLB or equivalent degree preferred
• Admission to legal practice preferred but not essential
• Prior publishing, editorial or writing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of publishing technologies, eg XML/DTP, and workflows
• Experience in project management and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated legal research skills
• Language skills: fluent English essential; competent Chinese useful