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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Contract Legal Editor and Publisher for a temporary assignment supporting our client, a New York-based alternative dispute resolution organization.
This is a full-time, open-ended contract opportunity for an experienced attorney with a strong background in legal publishing and editorial work. The Legal Editor and Publisher will lead the editorial process for professional publications, including books, journals, and other long-form content focused on alternative dispute resolution. The ideal candidate combines a legal background with significant hands-on experience managing the production and publication of high-quality legal content.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead legal editor for publications, providing direct editorial input and overseeing external editors.
- Manage the development, editing, production, and distribution of print and digital publications.
- Develop publishing strategies and objectives for journals, books, periodicals, and other long-form legal content.
- Manage content solicitation, review, and editorial workflows.
- Identify opportunities to support thought leadership and expand publication-related revenue.
- Build relationships with external organizations, academic institutions, and information providers to support content development.
- Manage licensing and royalty arrangements and monitor ongoing royalty activity.
- Assist with publication budgeting and financial planning.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align publishing plans with organizational priorities.
- Review and edit marketing materials supporting publications.
- Monitor legal publishing trends and industry best practices.
- Manage multiple editorial and publishing initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
- JD required.
- Law review experience required.
- 7+ years of experience managing the production of publications.
- Strong legal writing, editing, and substantive editorial skills.
- Significant knowledge of publishing processes, including content development, editing, production, and distribution across print and digital formats.
- Experience managing long-form legal or professional content strongly preferred.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple publication projects simultaneously.
- Experience leading or coordinating editors, writers, and other content professionals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, content management systems, publishing software, and generative AI tools.
- Active attorney licensure is not required.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, 40 hours per week.
Location
New York, NY. Remote candidates will be considered, with a preference for candidates who can work East Coast hours. Candidates located in the New York area are especially desirable.
Pay
$55-$58/hour.
This is an open-ended contract assignment with the potential to convert to a permanent position based on business needs and fit. Permanent employment is not guaranteed.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in Word format. We look forward to working with you!
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