Property Lawyer - Legal Writing Opportunity

About the Role

We are looking for a Property Lawyer to join our Practical Guidance team at LexisNexis. With practice experience as a Commercial property lawyer in Australia, you will have a solid understanding of the practical processes relevant to property law transactions and advice, including sales and acquisitions, e-conveyancing, property development, commercial and retail leasing and general property law (such as easements and covenants).

Reporting to the Content Manager, this is a full-time permanent role to be based in Australia, preferably within one of these locations (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth) but with the opportunity to work flexibly and/or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain practically-focused up-to-date 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.

• Monitor legal developments and changes in current practice.

• Support the Senior Legal Writer with managing external author relationships and reviewing externally prepared content for accuracy and suitability.

• 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, in-house counsel or Government role

• A background in transactional and advisory work in property law. Experience in sales and acquisitions, e-conveyancing, property development, commercial and retail leasing, and general property law (such as easements and covenants).

• 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