Legal Writer

4 days ago


Sydney, Australia LexisNexis Full time

About the Company
- 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 banking & finance lawyer who has a keen interest in writing and content creation, and a strong understanding of the processes in a legal practitioner’s workflow.

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

Initially a 12 month contract, there will be an option to extend and we are looking for a commitment of 3 to 3.5 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 from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or Canberra.

Key responsibilities:
- Develop new banking & finance law content such as guidance notes, checklists and precedents, and tools- Update and enhance existing content in the banking & finance module- Keep subscribers up to date on developments in banking & finance law in Australia through current awareness initiatives- Support our sales, marketing and engagement teams in their initiatives to promote content in the module- Work with legal writers across the Practical Guidance team including the Corporations, Insolvency & Restructuring, Consumer, and Business modules- Support the implementation of content plans and priorities for the digital delivery of banking & finance 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:
- 2+ 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 practice background in Banking & Finance Law- Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills with a 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 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
- 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._


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