Copy Editor

About This Role

Copy editing for Law360 Australia involves maintaining the accuracy, clarity, and professionalism of its daily news coverage. This role is for an experienced copy editor who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and can transform complex copy into clear, compelling journalism, helping to establish the editorial quality, style, and reputation of a rapidly expanding publication.

Responsibilities

• Edit daily news stories for accuracy, clarity, structure, and readability
• Correct factual, grammatical, spelling, and stylistic errors
• Write accurate, engaging headlines for a professional audience
• Ensure articles meet Law360’s editorial standards and house style
• Apply sound news judgment and prioritize important breaking stories
• Identify and escalate potential legal, ethical, or editorial risks
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to reporters
• Help develop and maintain newsroom style guidance
• Edit and publish articles contributed by external legal experts
• Liaise professionally with contributors and internal legal teams
• Contribute to editorial planning and newsroom discussions
• Collaborate with Law360 colleagues locally and internationally
• Explore approved tools, including generative AI, while maintaining strong human editorial judgment

Requirements

• Approximately 2 to 6 years’ professional copy-editing experience
• Experience editing news copy in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong grammar, spelling, writing, and headline-writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify factual inconsistencies
• Sound editorial and news judgment
• The confidence to work independently and make editing decisions
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A constructive approach to providing feedback to journalists
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent skills gained through experience

Nice to have:

• Previous experience as a journalist or reporter who has progressed into copy editing
• Experience editing daily legal, financial, or business news

Benefits

• Join a growing Australian newsroom at an exciting stage of its development
• Help establish the editorial voice and quality of an expanding news service
• Edit important stories across law, business, regulation, and financial services
• Work with experienced journalists and editors in Australia and globally
• Be part of an organization investing in trusted, independent journalism
• Use your judgment and expertise in a role with genuine editorial influence
• Explore how approved AI tools can support journalism without replacing human judgment

Important Details

• Locations: Sydney (preferred), Melbourne (considered)
• Schedule: approximately 11am to 7pm, with occasional weekend availability when significant breaking news occurs
• Contract: permanent, full-time

About the Company

Law360, 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. The company is building an ambitious Australian newsroom backed by the experience and resources of an established global legal journalism brand.