Senior Legal Writer - Consumer Law
Are you a lawyer experienced in Consumerlawlooking fora different wayto apply your knowledge and flex your writing skills? This is a unique opportunity to apply your legalexpertiseat scale, combiningdeep Consumer law knowledge, advanced legal writing, and understanding of emergingAI -enabledtools to support the way lawyers work today and into the future.
About The Role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop andmaintainhigh-quality,up-to-datepractical legal content on Consumer law, with an increasing focus onoptimising and enhancing content for ourcutting-edgeAI-poweredlegal 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,reviewingandmaintainingplain-English,workflow-drivenConsumer law content
Using the best drafting and research tools to improve speed,consistencyand usability of legal content
Working closely with technology,productand editorial teams to embed legalexpertiseintoAI-enabledlegal solutions
Ensuring content reflectsreal-worldlegal practice, marketdevelopmentsand emerging trends
Provide support to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.
This role offers the chance to stayclosely connectedto legal practice, without the pressures of billable hours or client deadlines, while actively contributing to the future of legal work.
This is a permanent role currently structured at 0.9 FTE, equivalent to4.5 days per week. Werecognisethat candidates may have different working preferences and are open to discussing the working arrangement with suitably experienced applicants. Weoperatea hybrid model, with some regular in-office attendance preferred - ideally1-2days per week - alongside flexibility to work from home depending on your location. Applications from interstate candidates are also welcome.
Many of our legal writers come fromtop-tier,mid-tierorin-housepractice and see this as along -termalternative legal career while offering sustainability,flexibilityand impact.
With experience as apractisinglawyer in Australia, you will have a strong understanding of the practical processes in a lawyer’s workflow as relates toConsumer lawmatters.
Requirements:
5+ years PQE (minimum)
Experience in an Australian mid to top tier law firm orin-house counsel role
A practice background in consumer law matters
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, problemsolvingandorganisationalskills.
Interest in, or exposure to, AI-assisted legal researchand AI tools(desirable)
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across theorganisation, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
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
Optionto buyadditionalAnnual Leave days
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working arrangements
Benefits for you and your family
Access to learning and development resources
Retail discounts and cashbackoffers
Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes
Electric Vehicle Novated Leasing
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal provides legal information, practical guidance and technology solutions that support lawyers across private practice,in-houseand government.
OurPractical Guidance product delivers clear,workflow-focusedlegal content - including guidance notes, precedents,checklistsand tools - designed to helplawyerscomplete matters efficiently and with confidence. Authored by experienced practitioners andin-houselegal writers, Practical Guidance combines trusted legalexpertisewithtechnology andAI -enabledsolutions to support modern legal practice.
To learn more about LexisNexis/Consumer Law Module or RELX Global, refer below links:
https://www.lexisnexis.com.au/en
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https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-au/products/practical-guidance/modules/consumer
Thank you for your interest.
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