Legal Writer - Practical Guidance - Cybersecurity and/or Data privacy Law specialist (Part-time)

Legal Writer – Practical Guidance – Cybersecurity and/or Data Privacy Law Specialist (Part-time) About the Company This is a great 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 The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain high quality up-to-date practical legal content for Practical Guidance Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy. It will also provide support to Relationship Managers and sales staff to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders. The job will include preparing and maintaining 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. With strong experience as a practising lawyer in Australia, you will have a solid understanding of the practical processes relevant to a cybersecurity/data privacy lawyer. This role is part-time, 3 days a week. Some regular in-office time is preferable, in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, and there is also the opportunity to work flexibly and from home. Interstate applicants outside of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are welcome to apply. Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of content, including guidance notes, checklists, precedents, legal updates.
• Quality Assurance: Checking and ensuring quality of all content is legally correct, reflects current market practice trends as well as ensuring correct grammar and English is used.
• Maintaining close relationships with the market to ensure the highest standards of content relevancy and currency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external authors/advisors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with legal professionals to ensure best practice and jurisdictional expertise.
• Support Engagement Managers and customer relationship managers to understand customers’ needs.
• Support local team in building cross-functional relationships to leverage best practice across global teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in Australian mid to top tier law firm or in-house counsel role.
• A strong practice background or keen interest in cybersecurity, data protection and privacy law and proven ability to adapt to new practice areas.
• 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, 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. Thank you for your interest. LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . #J-18808-Ljbffr