Overview
Legal Content Editor Jobs in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Emapta Global
Title: Legal Content Editor
Company: Emapta Global
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Improve Legal Evidence Quality Across Complex Global Disputes
Exceptional legal writing deserves a greater platform. The Legal Content Editor plays a critical role in improving the quality, clarity, and credibility of expert witness reports used by law firms globally. Contribute to meaningful legal outcomes while enjoying a top 1% employee experience, career growth, and long-term stability with Emapta.
Role Snapshot
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Day shift, Weekends off
Work Setup: Work From Home / Remote
What's in It for You
- Work from home arrangement
- Day shift schedule
- Fixed weekends off
- Government benefits
- Eight (8) days annual leave
- Additional 10 annual leave days after 5 years of service
- Quarterly team events and celebrations that foster connection
- Annual performance incentives aligned with company goals
- Monthly recognition awards for outstanding contributions
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Law, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- At least 2 years of experience editing, proofreading, reviewing, or structuring legal content, including legal publications, case notes, legal articles, and similar materials
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, legal writing standards, citation formats, document structure, and editorial compliance requirements
- Proven ability to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality across legal content while identifying and escalating grammatical, factual, formatting, and content issues
- Excellent written English, with advanced writing, editing, proofreading, comprehension, and communication skills
- Experience using legal research and publishing platforms such as Jade, AustLII, Mondaq, LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar tools is highly preferred
- Ability to interpret legal context and collaborate effectively with legal professionals, subject matter experts, and stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital content management or publishing platforms
- Legal education, paralegal, legal research, law firm, legal publishing, or legal services experience is highly preferred
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with a proactive, adaptable approach to managing priorities and supporting additional editorial responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Review expert witness reports to ensure accuracy, coherence, structure, and alignment with lawyer instructions
- Build strong working relationships with experts and guide report writing and refinement
- Strengthen expert reasoning and communication through targeted editorial guidance
- Assist in expert profiling by compiling key details, summaries, and judgment links for database maintenance
- Elevate written communication across teams through editorial support, feedback, and training
- Support team efficiency through essential administrative duties
- Create blogs, case studies, and written content that highlight case diversity and impact
- Contribute to internal and external newsletters aligned with company messaging
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure consistent brand voice across weekly and ad-hoc content
- Conduct legal and value-adding research using platforms such as Jade, AustLII, and Mondaq
- Monitor legal news alerts and recommend timely LinkedIn articles or content ideas
- Draft high-quality articles and posts for publication subject to review and approval
About the Client
Our client is a leading provider of highly specialised expert witness services, supporting over 2,100 legal firms worldwide. Since 2013, they have built a network of more than 10,000 preeminent experts across industries such as construction, engineering, technology, commerce, and medicine. Founded by a lawyer, they transformed how legal teams source, brief, and manage experts. Their structured approach across expert sourcing, case management, quality assurance, and training ensures admissible, high-quality reports that strengthen litigation outcomes across complex cases.
Who are we?
Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025, Emapta's diverse roster of over 1,000 international clients spans various industries, offering you a dynamic platform to showcase your skills and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. For over a decade, we have helped companies adapt to ever-changing market needs by providing access to a wide range of talent, office solutions, and more.
Emapta is more than just a company; it's a tight-knit community that values the unique blend of professionalism and Malaysian warmth. Our organization embodies a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Be part of Emapta's story – a story that values diversity, celebrates success, and embraces the colorful culture of Malaysia.
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