Legal Editor - United Kingdom - REMOTE

Barbri

2d•Remote

About The Position

BARBRI is seeking a legally qualified and detail-oriented Legal Editor to join our UK Learning & Content Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality legal education content that supports aspiring and practicing legal professionals throughout their learning journey. Working closely with Learning, Product, Operations, and external subject matter experts, you will ensure BARBRI's course materials remain accurate, engaging, compliant, and aligned with evolving legal practice and assessment requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a passion for legal education, content development, and improving learner outcomes. Applicants must have the ongoing right to work in the United Kingdom without requiring current or future employer sponsorship. This position does not offer visa sponsorship, and temporary work authorization is not eligible.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales or practicing Barrister
Demonstrated expertise in Wills & Probate, Tort, Trusts, Contract Law, Dispute Resolution, or related legal disciplines
Experience developing legal education content, including course materials, assessments, question banks, and e-learning resources for professional qualification and professional development programs
Strong legal research, analysis, and technical writing skills
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to varied learner audiences
Understanding of legal education, professional qualifications, and the needs of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional learners
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a remote environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and content management systems
Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research platforms
Ability to responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools to support content development and productivity

Nice To Haves

Experience developing content for SQE preparation, professional legal qualifications, or continuing legal education programs
Prior experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or supporting legal learners
Experience working in a law firm, legal publisher, legal training organisation, or higher education institution
Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, or educational technology
Experience managing external authors, freelancers, or subject matter experts

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and maintain course materials, assessments, and digital learning resources across BARBRI's UK product portfolio
Ensure all content is legally accurate, pedagogically effective, and aligned with BARBRI's editorial and quality standards
Review, edit, and quality assure materials developed by internal team members and external subject matter experts
Monitor regulatory, legislative, and assessment changes and proactively update content as required
Conduct legal research using authoritative legal resources and incorporate findings into course content and assessments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and support the development of new learning solutions
Utilise content management systems and digital tools to manage, organise, and maintain learning content
Analyze learner and client feedback and implement content improvements to enhance the learner experience
Provide subject matter expertise and support learner inquiries within areas of legal specialisation
Support course accreditation activities and contribute to regulatory submissions and reviews when required
Assist with the onboarding and quality assurance of freelance authors and content contributors
Contribute to product innovation initiatives, thought leadership content, proposals, and academic support activities as needed