Legal Editor

Remitly • Berkeley Heights, NJ

2d • $68,000 - $137,400

About The Position

The Legal Editor ensures that content and quality of online/digital media meet industry/company standards. May edit or commission publications. Experienced practitioner. Works independently. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Solves complex problems. Contributes to process improvements. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent legal experience; senior-level HR certification (e.g., SPHR or SHRM-SCP), or equivalent degree or practical experience preferred.
• Editorial experience in legal publishing, compensation or human resources preferred.
• Strong proofreading, editing and writing skills with ability to make complex legal HR topics accessible and actionable.
• Very close attention to detail, accuracy and editorial consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, including familiarity with primary and secondary resources.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills to track productivity and ensure that content plan milestones are met; experience with project management software (i.e. Wrike).
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead small teams and work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work with content management systems to upload, edit and manage online content.
• Openness to innovation, including the use of AI to support efficiencies and streamline the editorial workflow.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes employment law developments and issues related to assigned topic areas to guarantee timely updates of existing content and development of new content.
• Writes, edits and updates material on existing and forthcoming legislation, cases and best practices with constant attention to accuracy and readability and in accordance with required style and prioritized in line with business requirements and customer need.
• Drives and/or supports content strategy by identifying gaps, proposing new content and aligning editorial plans with business priorities and customer needs.
• As assigned, peer-reviews colleagues’ work for tone, effectiveness, usefulness, readability, spelling, grammar, consistency, and house style.
• Work with internal stakeholders (other editors, sales, marketing, product and management) and external stakeholders (prospects, customers and media) to effectively convey the value proposition and differentiating factors inherent in the Brightmine product portfolio as a whole as well as in assigned content.
• Works in close partnership with business functions (e.g. product, sales, marketing) to develop, test and implement enhancements and new offerings to Brightmine offerings.
• Identifies content gaps and prioritizes expansion (depth and breadth) of critical content assets to increase value in proposition in collaboration with Content Manager and Head of Content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees