About the Business
Lexis Nexis Legal & Professional serves customers in over 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide. It is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
Our company has been a leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer - Legal Writing Opportunity to join our Practical Guidance team at Lexis Nexis.
With strong practice experience as a Commercial lawyer, you will have a solid understanding of the practical processes relevant to commercial/business law in Australia, including commercial contracts, business structures, franchising, purchase and sale of business, trusts, government procurement, and sanctions.
This is a full-time permanent role based in Australia, preferably within commuting distance of one of our State-based offices (Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane), but with the opportunity to work flexibly and/or remotely.
Responsibilities
You will develop and maintain high-quality up-to-date practical legal content.
You will prepare and maintain practically-focused content as well as practical resources for our popular Practical Guidance product.
You will provide support to Relationship Managers to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.
You will participate in or contribute to in-market activities, such as masterclasses, webinars, customer feedback sessions.
Requirements
You must have:
* 5+ years PQE Australian qualified lawyer
* Recent experience in an Australian mid to top-tier law firm or in-house counsel role
* A recent practice background as a Commercial lawyer, including commercial contracts, business structures, franchising, purchase and sale of business, trusts, government procurement, and sanctions
You must also have:
* 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
Working for You
We promote a healthy work-life balance across the organisation.
We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.
We provide numerous wellbeing initiatives, including paid parental leave and volunteering leave.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* 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
This role is perfect for lawyers looking to transition from practice into a content-focused legal career while staying at the forefront of commercial law developments.