Digital Content Generalist IV (Knowledge Lawyer - Corporate Crime) - South Africa Jobs Opening

October 4, 2024

LexisNexis

Durban

FULL TIME

Digital Content Generalist IV (Knowledge Lawyer - Corporate Crime)

Join us in shaping a more just world.

About Us

Lexis Nexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

About the Role

**Please note that this is a 6 month fixed term contract.

As a knowledge lawyer in the Lexis+® UK Corporate Crime content team, you will be joining a team of experienced UK criminal lawyers specialising in corporate crime and criminal law in England and Wales. Together, you will write, edit and update a suite of practical know-how content relied on by customers in the UK legal sector daily as they advise on corporate crime cases in England and Wales including criminal investigations, criminal prosecutions, appeals against conviction and sentence and the recovery of the proceeds of crime arising from a range of business-related criminal offences (such as bribery, money laundering and regulatory offences) as well as some non-business-related criminal offences (such as drugs offences, sexual offences, road traffic offences and offences against the person and property).

Responsibilities

Assist with writing, editing and updating content for the Lexis+® UK Corporate Crime practical guidance module which includes legal guidance notes, checklists, flowcharts, Q&As and related materials.
Monitoring developments relevant to our customer base.
Providing high-quality news and analysis tailored to meet the needs and expectations of corporate crime lawyers in the UK.
Engaging with customers and UK legal market contacts to understand their needs and stay updated on the latest UK developments and market trends.
Assisting with customer questions and feedback.
Working proactively with over 30 other Lexis+® UK practice areas and the wider business.

Requirements

Admitted attorney
Possess good knowledge of criminal litigation and practice in South Africa (as a background to writing and editing content on UK corporate crime law and practice). Experience or knowledge of UK criminal law and procedure is useful but not essential
Have gained experience in criminal law and practice at a leading private practice law firm or in-house legal department in South Africa.
Possess the ability to write in a clear and concise manner, communicating complex legal concepts and their practical application.
Maintain strong attention to detail, particularly in legal content review.
Have excellent research, organisation and planning skills, and a solid drive and ability to meet difficult objectives and deliverables.
Take responsibility for continually developing and expanding your areas of expertise, skills and knowledge.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees

Working with Us

Lexis Nexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working for you

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

About our Team

Lexis Nexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.

Lexis Nexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form:

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