Legal Writer - Environment and Planning
Are you an Environmental and Planning Lawyer looking for a change and keen to flex your writing skills? This is a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise at scale, combining Environment & Planning knowledge, legal writing, and emerging AI-enabled content tools to support the way lawyers work today and into the future.
Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane | Hybrid | 2-3 days in office
About the Company
This is an exciting opportunity to work for LexisNexis, a global organisation that provides world-class content and leading-edge technology and software tools, allowing our customers to quickly find the answers they are searching for, and to advance the rule of law.
About the role
We are looking for a talented and motivated Environmental & Planning lawyer to join the Practical Guidance team at LexisNexis on a full-time basis.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain high quality, up-to-date, practical legal content on Environment & Planning law, with an increasing focus on optimising and enhancing content for our cutting-edge AI-powered legal workflow and research solutions.
You will play a key role in shaping how lawyers interact with Practical Guidance, Australia’s most established and trusted ‘how-to’ of legal practice, by:
Creating, reviewing and maintaining plain English, workflow driven Environment & Planning content
Using AI assisted tools to improve speed, consistency and usability of content
Working closely with technology, product and editorial teams to embed legal expertise into AI enabled legal solutions
Ensuring content reflects real world legal practice, market developments and emerging trends
Provide support to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.
Requirements
3+ years PQE in Australian legal practice
Experience as a practicing environment and planning lawyer in Victoria, NSW or Queensland
Litigation experience is advantageous. This is in relevant specialist environmental, planning and/or land courts and tribunals (particularly in relation to planning and development appeals)
Strong knowledge of planning, development and environmental regulatory frameworks
Experience advising on administrative, environmental, planning and local government law
Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
Aptitude for building and fostering relationships with a range of diverse clients and local and international stakeholders
Desirable experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
Transactional experience advising on environmental and planning law issues, including legal due diligence
Land use planning, zoning and development assessment
Environmental and planning approvals and referrals, including under the EPBC Act
Waste law and circular economy
Biodiversity, heritage or vegetation clearing issues
Renewable energy projects
Judicial review or merits review proceedings
Climate change, ESG or sustainability-related legal issues
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, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, 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:
Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
Life assurance and income protection
Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working arrangements
Benefits for you and your family
Access to learning and development resources
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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Thank you for your interest.
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