Lawyer - Legal Writing Opportunity In Governance And Corporate Counsel

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

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