Lawyer - Legal Writing Opportunity in Governance and Corporate Counsel
7 days ago
## .**Lawyer - Legal Writing Opportunity in Governance and Corporate Counsel**If you have recent experience in governance law or company secretarial work within a mid to top-tier Australian law firm or corporate environment, or relevant experience related experience and you are seeking change- this career opportunity might be for you**About the Business**LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of , a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritises using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. **About the Role**We have an exciting career advancing opportunity at LexisNexis for a practicing Lawyer with significant Governance/ Company secretarial and/or Corporate Counsel experience or a lawyer with significant and relevant corporate experience, to transition into a Legal Writing role and a legal content career.You will have a solid understanding of the practical processes relevant to a governance lawyer and/or to the role of company secretarial or corporate counsel.Reporting to the Content Manager, this is a permanent role preferably within commuting distance of one of our State-based offices (including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra) but with the opportunity to work flexibly and/or remotely.**Responsibilities*** Develop and maintain high quality up-to-date practical legal content, including guidance notes, checklists, precedents, legal updates and other tools* Prepare and maintain 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.* Provide support to Relationship Managers to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.* Participate in or contribute to in-market activities (eg masterclasses, webinars, customer feedback sessions).**Requirements*** 3+ years PQE* Australian qualified lawyer* Recent experience in an Australian mid to top tier law firm or in-house counsel role or relevant corporate experience* A strong practice background or keen interest in governance, company secretarial and/or corporate counsel and proven ability to adapt to new practice areas* 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.**Work in a way that works for you**We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, including paid parental leave and volunteering leave, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. **Working for you**We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:* Life insurance and income protection* Option to buy additional annual leave days* Employee Assistance Program* Referral Bonus* Flexible working arrangements* Benefits for you and your family* Access to learning and development resources* Annual flu vaccinations* Electric Vehicle Novated Leasing* Retail discounts and cashback offers* Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes**Apply today, or to learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:****This is a unique opportunity for lawyers to step beyond traditional practice into a dynamic content-focused career—where your legal expertise shapes practical tools used by professionals nationwide, keeping you connected to the forefront of corporate counsel work in a fresh and influential way.***Apply now and shape the future of legal knowledge with LexisNexis****Thank you for your interest.***We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our or please contact 1-855-833-5120.**Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams** **.**Please read our .We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.***USA Job Seekers:***.
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