Legal Writer - Corporate Counsel

Are you an in-house lawyer looking for a change and keen to flex your writing skills?

If yes, then we have an amazing opportunity 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. We are passionate about the rule of law as it is the foundation of a just society, a society in which everyone can realise their full potential.

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 that is Australia’s most established and trusted ‘how-to’ of legal practice.

With strong experience as a practising lawyer in Australia, you will have a solid understanding of the practical processes relevant to an in-house lawyer.

This role is a full-time role. Some regular in-office time is preferable, either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane-based, and there is also the opportunity to work flexibly and from home.

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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

3+ years PQE
Experience in an Australian in-house counsel role
A recent practice background in-house at a mid/large corporation
Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills
Aptitude for building and fostering relationships with a range of diverse clients and local and international stakeholders
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills