Help Shape the Quality and Voice of Australia's New Legal News ServiceAre you an experienced copy editor who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and knows how to turn complex copy into clear, compelling journalism?
Law360 Australia is looking for a Copy Editor with approximately 2 to 6 years' professional experience to join its growing Australian newsroom.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on breaking legal and business news while helping establish the editorial quality, style and reputation of a rapidly expanding publication.
You may have started your career as a journalist or reporter before moving into copy editing, or developed your editing expertise through another professional news or publishing environment.
What matters most is your ability to edit accurately, exercise strong news judgement and provide constructive feedback to journalists.About Law360 AustraliaLaw360, a LexisNexis company, is a leading source of legal news and analysis, covering litigation, regulation, enforcement, policy and corporate developments across industries and jurisdictions.
Following its Australian launch, Law360 Australia is building specialist coverage across Financial Services, Commercial Disputes and Corporate Practice.
Its journalism is designed for lawyers, business leaders, regulators and other professionals who need timely, trusted reporting on the developments shaping Australia's legal and commercial landscape.
This is your opportunity to join an ambitious Australian newsroom backed by the experience and resources of an established global legal journalism brand.About the RoleAs an Editor, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy, clarity and professionalism of Law360 Australia's daily news coverage.
Working closely with reporters and editorial colleagues, you will edit and publish breaking news, analysis and features across complex legal, regulatory and business topics.Your responsibilities will include:Editing daily news stories for accuracy, clarity, structure and readabilityCorrecting factual, grammatical, spelling and stylistic errorsWriting accurate,



engaging headlines for a professional audienceEnsuring articles meet Law360's editorial standards and house styleApplying sound news judgement and prioritising important breaking storiesIdentifying and escalating potential legal, ethical or editorial risksProviding clear, constructive feedback to reportersHelping develop and maintain newsroom style guidanceEditing and publishing articles contributed by external legal expertsLiaising professionally with contributors and internal legal teamsContributing to editorial planning and newsroom discussionsCollaborating with Law360 colleagues locally and internationallyExploring approved tools, including generative AI, while maintaining strong human editorial judgementThe position description identifies professional news-copy editing, headline writing, factual accuracy, editorial consistency and Australian media law as central to the role.What We're Looking ForTo be successful, you will bring:Approximately 2 to 6 years' qualified copy-editing experienceExperience editing news copy in a deadline-driven environmentStrong grammar, spelling, writing and headline-writing skillsExcellent attention to detail and the ability to identify factual inconsistenciesSound editorial and news judgementThe confidence to work independently and make editing decisionsStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlinesA constructive approach to providing feedback to journalistsA relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent skills gained through experiencePrevious experience as a journalist or reporter who has progressed into copy editing would be highly regarded.Experience editing daily legal, financial or business news is also desirable, but Law360 provides training on legal topics.Why Join Law360 Australia?




Join a growing Australian newsroom at an exciting stage of its developmentHelp establish the editorial voice and quality of an expanding news serviceEdit important stories across law, business, regulation and financial servicesWork with experienced journalists and editors in Australia and globallyBe part of an organisation investing in trusted, independent journalismUse your judgement and expertise in a role with genuine editorial influenceExplore how approved AI tools can support journalism without replacing human judgementWorking Hours and LocationThis is a permanent, full-time role based preferably in Sydney, with Melbourne also considered.
The usual working hours are approximately 11am to 7pm, reflecting the newsroom's afternoon filing schedule and evening publishing cycle.
Some occasional weekend availability may be required when significant breaking news occurs.We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.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 or please contact **************.We are 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.USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues.
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