Legal Writer - Business Law

Are you an experienced Business Law lawyer with generalist commercial legal background combined with strong contracts drafting skills, looking for a change and keen to flex your writing skills? This could be the job for you.

About the Company

This is a great opportunity to work for LexisNexis, a global organisation that provides world-class content and leading-edge technology and software tools, allowing our customers to quickly find the answers they are searching for, and to advance the rule of law.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain high quality up-to-date practical legal content. It will also provide support to Relationship Managers to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders. The job will include preparing and maintaining practically-focused content as well as practical resources for our popular Practical Guidance product, which is Australia’s most established and trusted ‘how-to’ of legal practice.

Initially a 12-month contract and we are looking for a minimum commitment of 4 days per week as a preference. Some regular in-office time is preferable, but there is also the opportunity to work from home. It could also suit interstate applicants.

With experience as a practising lawyer in Australia, you will have a strong understanding of the practical processes in a lawyer’s workflow. Practice experience in Business law is essential.

About you

Specifically, you will come with:

3+ years PQE

Experience in an Australian mid to top tier law firm or in-house counsel role

A practice background in Business Law

Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills

Strong skills in contract drafting and negotiation.

Aptitude for building and fostering relationships with a range of diverse clients and local and international stakeholders

Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills

What’s in this role for you?

An excellent opportunity to work with one of the major providers in legal research and technology solutions

Share in our global mission and contribute every day to the advance of the rule of law around the world

Exciting and engaging long-term career path as an alternative to legal practice that remains engaged with the legal industry

A supportive, collaborative and passionate team to work with and a corporate culture that invests in its people and prioritises wellbeing

Flexible working conditions that promote a healthy work/life balance

Training and upskilling provided for editorial and technical skills

Exciting career and personal development opportunities