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Job Role: Legal Editor
Location: Hybrid London EC3A 3DE
Salary: Up to 30000 dependent on experience Excellent Benefits!
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
What We Can Offer You: Hybrid Working Performance-Related Bonus Life Assurance Vitality Private Healthcare Additional Holiday Purchase Health Cash Plan Subsidised Gym Memberships Cycle to Work Scheme Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources!
Why do we want you
Were excited to offer an opportunity to join Pendragon part of Wilmington plc as an entry-level Legal Editor. At Pendragon were proud to be the trusted source behindPerspective the leading legal and regulatory information service for UK pensions professionals.
This is a unique opportunity for intellectually curious individuals with a strong academic background and a meticulous eye for detail to begin or continue their editorial career at the heart of the pensions industry.
If youre passionate about legal research editing with accuracy and precision and making complex information accessible wed love to hear from you.
Please note: To complete your application you will be redirected to Wilmington plcs career site.
At Wilmington plc we value individuality and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to apply under our interview guarantee scheme please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply!
Job purpose tasks and responsibilities
As a Legal Editor at Pendragon you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal and regulatory content for our flagship platformPerspective. Your responsibilities will include:
- Editing a wide range of legal and regulatory documents for publication on Pendragons Perspective platform.
- Preparing content using SGML and other software tools with full training provided.
- Handling source materials including primary and secondary legislation regulatory texts UK and foreign law reports Government consultations and related materials relevant to UK pensions professionals.
- Proofreading applying legislative amendments linking defined terms to definitions creating hyperlinks and drafting editorial notes.
- Summarising pensions news stories and surveys into concise accessible abstracts for our daily news service.
- Reviewing news content produced by other Editors to ensure accuracy.
- Delivering client training sessions on the Perspective platform both virtually and in-person requiring occasional travel across the UK.
- Responding to client queries via telephone and email helpdesk.
- Supporting the ongoing development of Perspective by testing new features and offering feedback.
Whats the Best Thing About This Role
This role offers genuine variety allowing you to build your expertise across both editorial and client-facing areas.
Youll develop expertise across legal content production news summarisation and client support all while contributing to Perspective a leading information service trusted by top-tier pension law firms consultants and regulators.
Its a chance to grow your skills in a collaborative intellectually stimulating environment where your work has real impact.
Whats the Most Challenging Thing About This Role
Getting to grips with our systems and editorial processes can be a learning curve especially if youre new to SGML or legal publishing. However youll be supported by a structured training plan and a knowledgeable friendly team who are committed to helping you succeed.
Essential and desirable capabilities
To be successful in this role you must have/be:
- An exceptional eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Confidence in learning and using a range of software tools including bespoke systems.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- A proactive self-motivated attitude and the flexibility to work independently or collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal English with a clear and professional communication style.
- Strong presentation skills and the confidence to deliver training to clients.
- A commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
To be successful in this role it would be great if you have:
- Familiarity with legal or formal documents.
- An understanding of pensions or legal frameworks.
We know its not a skill but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the roles location by the start of their employment.
Please note: As this is an editorial role we ask all applicants to submit a cover letter with their application. Your cover letter should explain your reasons for applying and what you believe youll bring to the role.
We strongly encourage that you do not use AI tools to generate your cover letter. As writing ability is a key requirement of this role were looking for a genuine reflection of your writing style and attention to detail.
Before you go....
About Us
Pendragon is a leading UK pensions information service and part of Wilmington plc. We support a wide variety of clients including top-tier legal firms benefit consultants and regulators.
Pendragons flagship platform Perspective is a trusted source of pensions law regulation and guidance.
Find What Youre Looking For
We are ambitious and inclusive filled with integrity and curiosity.We are Wilmington plc. Are youJoin us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect support and fair rewards.
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The Legal Bit!
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.
*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.
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