Associate Editor / Translator

Law.asia, a thriving legal publishing company with market-leading magazines focusing on China, India and the rest of Asia, is seeking an adept, capable editor / translator with native-level Chinese, and proficiency in written and spoken English.

Our brand, Law.asia, is a leading media boasting multi-lingual content and international coverage of legal markets across Asia. Successful applicant will primarily work alongside the editorial team on coverage of the mainland China and Hong Kong markets on a uniquely bilingual legal intelligence platform.

Job Highlights

• Leading media boasting multi-lingual content and international coverage of legal markets across Asia
• Competitive package with 20-day annual leave

Responsibilities and duties:

• Edit and translate legal articles from simplified Chinese to English, and vice versa
• Article management, including communicating with authors and ensuring on-time delivery
• Proofread English and Chinese content to ensure quality
• Participate in larger editorial projects, such as award research and writing
• In the long term, may have opportunities to write feature articles, conduct research / interview, and go on business trips

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in translation, English studies, creative writing, journalism, law or other associated fields 
• 3 years of experience in translation, publication, media or comparable functions. Less experienced applicants may be considered for Assistant Editor
• A flair for Chinese and English writing and the ability to process and simplify legal / business issues
• Knowledge of - and interest in - business and legal landscape of China and Asia
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Teamworking spirits is a must
• Must have legal working status in Hong Kong

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, recent writing / translation samples and details of your expected salary and availability to the publisher.

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants who do not hear from us within two weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Chinese - Mandarin (Required)