LexisNexis
Assistant Commissioning Editor, Irish Practical Guidance
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Assistant Commissioning Editor – Irish Practical Guidance
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About Our Team
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 prioritises using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Commissioning Editor to support the development of online Irish Practical Guidance. In this role, you will commission legal professionals to create practical content that helps users understand and apply Irish law efficiently. The role sits at the intersection of legal research, publishing, and project coordination.
This position may suit candidates with a legal background or equivalent experience who are interested in legal content, publishing, or legal knowledge roles.
Responsibilities
Manage the commissioning process from content request through to publication, using agreed systems and tools. Research and identify suitable authors for specific practice areas and topics. Commission authors in collaboration with internal LexisNexis teams. Manage schedules, deadlines, and budgets for commissioned content. Negotiate and manage commissioning contracts. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external authors. Contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning processes. Track and report on content usage and progress using reporting and analytics tools.
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Requirements
Strong research and analytical skills. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Understanding of how legal professionals use practical legal content, or the ability to develop this understanding. Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders, including external legal professionals. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Experience working within structured processes and systems. An Irish law degree or equivalent legal knowledge or experience is desirable, but not essential.
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We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
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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
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.
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