Legal Content Manager

A Legal Content Manager is a domain-specific process manager that oversees a legal content team and legal content processes (creation and management of legal content).

• Context:
  • They can (typically) lead and represent a Legal Content Team.
  • They can (typically) lead a Legal Content Process to create legal content (Contract Review Playbooks, Legal Content Language, Practical Guidance, and Contract Templates).
  • They can (often) manage day-to-day Legal Content Creation.
  • They can (often) strategize long-term improvements and innovations in legal content.
  • They can (often) hire, lead, and coach members of a Legal Content Team.
  • They can plan, execute, and manage the creation Legal Content Work.
  • They can collaborate closely with the AI Team, Sales Team, and Marketing Team to enhance the contract review AI software.
  • They can learn from Customer Interviews, market patterns, and data.
  • They can communicate clearly and directly with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • They can thrive in successfully planning, executing, and managing detailed and complex work.
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• Example(s):
  • One at a Contract Tech Company.
  • One at a Large Transactional Law Firm.
  • ...
• Counter-Example(s):
  • In-House Counsel, whose primary role is to provide legal advice within a company rather than managing legal content creation.
  • Legal Content Annotation Manager (of legal content annotors).
• See: AI-Driven Contract Review, Legal Content Creation, Commercial Contracting, Team Leadership, Customer Interaction

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References

2024

• Perplexity
• A Legal Content Manager is a specialized role within the content management field, focusing on the creation, maintenance, and optimization of legal content. This position involves a combination of legal expertise, content strategy, and project management skills. Here is a detailed description of the responsibilities, skills, and qualifications typically associated with a Legal Content Manager:
• Responsibilities
  1. Content Creation and Management:
     • Produce and publish various types of legal content, including articles, infographics, videos, and eLearning modules.
     • Edit, proofread, and format content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal standards.
     • Monitor changes in laws and legal developments to keep content up-to-date and relevant.
  2. Collaboration and Coordination:
     • Work with subject matter experts, including legal aid advocates and private attorneys, to ensure the accuracy and quality of content.
     • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as authors and translators, to manage content production and translation processes.
     • Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop and implement content strategies that align with organizational goals.
  3. Content Strategy and Optimization:
     • Develop and execute content strategies that support the organization's objectives and enhance its online presence.
     • Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and analyze web traffic and user engagement metrics to identify best practices.
     • Conduct audits of existing content to streamline and refresh it according to evolving business needs and client feedback.
  4. Project Management:
     • Manage content production milestones and ensure timely delivery of new products.
     • Oversee the content governance process and enforce quality standards.
     • Handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met and content initiatives are executed effectively.
  5. Training and Development:
     • Provide training and support to team members and other stakeholders on best practices in content creation and management.
     • Develop and deliver training materials and outreach programs, particularly for Spanish-speaking communities if applicable.
  • Citations:

[1] https://resources.workable.com/content-manager-job-description
[2] https://www.lsntap.org/sites/lsntap.org/files/Legal%20Content%20Manager.pdf
[3] https://www.lawctopus.com/legal-editor-learning-manager-content-manager-lawctopus/
[4] https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/na/united-states/pitch-content-manager-global-client-pursuits
[5] https://www.hays.de/en/job-profiles/content-manager
[6] https://www.indeed.com/q-legal-content-manager-jobs.html
[7] https://www.lawdle.com/en/job/230330090045/legal-content-manager-legaltech/
[8] https://mielegalaid.org/jobs/legal-content-manager
[9] https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/content-manager
[10] https://apply.legalandgeneralgroup.com/vacancies/7655/content_manager/

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