Éditeur juridique

Overview

The organization is seeking a full-time Legal Editor to support the development and management of legal publications, working with authors and contributing to the editorial process for both online and print reference works.

Reporting to the Editorial Manager, Canada Analytical Content, this role is an editorial position distinct from the traditional practice of law and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the publications in an assigned portfolio, available both online and in print
• Follow up with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts and updates according to established schedules
• Recruit new authors and replace authors who withdraw
• Participate in the editorial process and the publication of French-language manuscripts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the legal community, including practitioners, academics, members of the judiciary, librarians, and other external partners
• Contribute to various translation projects
• Act as a resource person for authors and internal teams

Requirements

• Excellent French language skills (oral and written)
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written)
• Law degree required
• Membership in the Barreau du Québec or Chambre des notaires du Québec is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet print and online publication deadlines
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and collaborate with cross-departmental project teams
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
• Experience using AI as a standard part of workflows, including demonstrated hands-on experience using LLMs and AI-enabled tools daily to support content and analysis, including iterating prompts to improve output quality and consistency

Compensation & Benefits

• Canada National Base Pay Range: $59,100 - $98,400 (CAD)
• Base Pay Range in Ontario: $59,100 - $98,400 (CAD)
• Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates

The organization provides country-specific benefits.

Location

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Ontario, Canada (base pay range listed above for Ontario).