Senior Legal Writer – Construction Law

Are you a lawyer experienced in construction law looking for a different way to apply your knowledge and 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 new high quality up-to-date practical legal content on construction law. 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.

This role is a full-time permanent one but might also suit someone interested in 4 or 4.5 days per week. Some regular in-office time is preferable, but there is also the opportunity to work flexibly and 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 as relates to construction matters.

About you

Specifically, you will come with:

5+ years PQE

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

A practice background in construction law matters

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.

This is a great opportunity to work for a global organisation that provides world-class content and leading-edge technology to those who advance commerce, society and justice. We believe that when you put information and technology into the right hands, you give people the power to shape the world.