Legal Writer

LexisNexis produces and provides industry-leading legal content to professionals across 100 countries in the legal, corporate, government, accounting, academic and law enforcement markets. This is an ideal opportunity to join a team dedicated to supporting the understanding 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

We are looking for an experienced employment lawyer with WHS experience who has a keen interest in writing and content creation, and an excellent understanding of the processes in a practitioner’s workflow.

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain high quality up-to-date practical legal content on workplace and WHS law for LexisNexis’ popular Practical Guidance product, which is Australia’s most established and trusted digital ‘how-to guide’ of legal practice.

This role is a permanent 4 to 5 days a week role. 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.

Key responsibilities:
- Develop new workplace and WHS law content such as guidance notes, precedents and checklists as well as user-friendly, high value tools such as comparative tables, and training materials- Update and enhance existing content in the Employment and WHS modules- Keep subscribers up to date on developments in workplace law in Australia through current awareness initiatives- Support our sales, marketing and engagement teams by promoting content in the module through articles, webinars, masterclasses and/or podcasts (as appropriate)- Work with other legal writers across the Practical Guidance team- Autonomy to drive content plans and priorities for the digital delivery of workplace and WHS law content to private practice and in-house lawyers, barristers, government and regulatory bodies, academics and students

To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 3+ years PQE with a keen interest in writing, content creation and legal research- Experience in an Australian mid to top tier law firm or in-house counsel role or equivalent- A strong practice background in workplace and WHS law- Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail- 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 of legal research and technology solutions- Share in our global mission and contribute every day to advance of the Rule of Law- Exciting and engaging long-term career path as an alternative to legal practice that remains engaged with the legal industry, building on previous legal experience- 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- Get extra 2 days of volunteering leave each year

Every day at LexisNexis, you will work with highly creative minds to explore impossibilities, inspire innovation and lead the way 21st century legal content is produced, disseminated and utilised. You have the power to empower those in need and truly make a difference to the lives of people all around the world.
- Thank you for your interest._