About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading provider of legal data and information services. We specialise in delivering accurate, comprehensive, and timely legal content to professionals across various industries, including law firms, corporations, and government agencies. As a Legal Editor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and quality of our legal data products.
About the RoleThe Legal Editor will lead the editorial development and maintenance of Malaysian legislative content for LexisNexis platforms. This role ensures accuracy, currency, and usability of statutory material, while embedding AI-first workflows to deliver innovative, scalable solutions. The position combines deep legal expertise with editorial excellence to meet customer needs and advance the rule of law.
ResponsibilitiesContent Development and Quality- Curate, edit, and maintain Malaysian legislation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with editorial standards.
- Analyse legislative changes and implement timely updates across digital platforms.
- Apply structured editorial processes to optimise content for AI-enabled workflows and advanced search functionality.
AI-First Integration- Champion adoption of AI tools for summarisation, classification, and enrichment of legislative content.
- Collaborate with technology teams to embed automation and agentic content platforms into editorial workflows.
- Contribute to structured data models and metadata to enhance discoverability and usability.
Stakeholder Collaboration- Work closely with global editorial operations, product managers, and technology partners to align content strategy with business objectives.
- Act as subject matter expert on Malaysian legislation for product development and customer solutions.
Research and Analysis- Monitor legislative developments, conduct legal research, and interpret statutory changes for accurate editorial application.
- Troubleshoot complex content issues and deliver solutions that improve customer experience.
Qualifications:- Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
- Admission to practice in Malaysia (desirable)
- Minimum 3 years' experience in legal research, legislative drafting, or editorial roles.
- Strong understanding of Malaysian legislative processes and statutory interpretation.
- Experience in legal publishing or digital content management.
- Familiarity with AI technologies, large language models, and prompt engineering.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaborative product development.
- Exceptional attention to detail and editorial accuracy.
- Advanced legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, structured content.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and XML; comfort with emerging technologies.
Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Career progression
Working for youWe know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Life Assurance Policies: Providing financial security for your loved ones.
- Long Service Award: Recognition for your dedication and loyalty.
- Hybrid work arrangements: Balance work and personal life effectively.
- Access to Learning and Development Resources: Empowering your professional growth.
About the BusinessLexisNexis 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.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
