The Civil Court Practice (‘The Green Book’) is widely acknowledged as the indispensable court reference work for all civil practitioners and the judiciary. We are currently recruiting a successor to Peter Thompson QC and Louise di Mambro, who retired from their roles of General Editors.
Becoming General Editor is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, providing you with the opportunity to make a major contribution to this high-profile publication, whilst promoting the area of practice that you are passionate about and enhancing your recognition as a leading figure within the civil law community.
The General Editor is responsible for:
• Advising upon the content and development of the Practice.
• Allocating responsibility for material among the contributors.
• Liaising with the contributors in order to ensure the submission of all contributions in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Reading and editing contributors’ material.
• Drafting an annual Introduction for publication in the Practice.
• Advising as to the suitability of potential future contributors to the Practice.
• Maintaining the standing and profile of the Practice. We are looking for the following skills and attributes in the successful applicant:
• A strong vision for the future direction of the Practice.
• A sound working knowledge of, and good standing within, the civil law community, preferably as a practitioner, judge, or academic.
• An active presence in the civil law community with a strong network of contacts.
Previous experience of writing for, and preferably editing, publications and familiarity with the editorial standards of practitioner publications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to cultivate positive working relationships with both LexisNexis staff and members of the external contributor team.
To apply, please forward a letter of interest by email to: matthias.mueller@lexisnexis.co.uk by 29th April 2022.
