About the Role
The Senior Legal Writer - Mergers & Acquisitions role is a full-time permanent role to be based in Australia, preferably within commuting distance of one of our State-based offices (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth) but with the opportunity to work flexibly and/or remotely.
With strong practice experience as a mergers & acquisitions lawyer, you will have a solid understanding of the practical processes, transactions and regime relevant to mergers & acquisitions law in Australia.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain high quality up-to-date practical legal content.
2. 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.
3. Provide support to Relationship Managers to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.
4. Participate in or contribute to in-market activities (eg masterclasses, webinars, customer feedback sessions).
Requirements
5. 5+ years PQE
6. Australian qualified lawyer
7. Recent experience in an Australian mid to top tier law firm
8. A recent practice background as a mergers & acquisitions lawyer
9. Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills
10. Aptitude for building and fostering relationships with a range of diverse clients and local and international stakeholders
11. 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
12. Life insurance and income protection
13. Option to buy additional annual leave days
14. Employee Assistance Program
15. Referral Bonus
16. Flexible working arrangements
17. Benefits for you and your family
18. Access to learning and development resources
19. Annual flu vaccinations