Senior Legal Writer Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Are you a lawyer experienced in M&A law looking for a different way to apply your knowledge and flex your writing skills? This is a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise at scale, combining deep M&A knowledge, advanced legal writing, and emerging AI‑enabled content tools to support the way lawyers work today and into the future

About the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to develop high‑quality, up‑to‑date practical legal content on M&A law, with an increasing focus on AI‑supported content creation, optimisation and enhancement.

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 M&A content

• Using AI‑assisted drafting and research tools to improve speed, consistency and usability of legal 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 deal trends

• Provide support to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.

This role offers the chance to stay closely connected to legal practice, without the pressures of billable hours or client deadlines, while actively contributing to the future of legal work.

This role is a full-time permanent one but might also suit someone interested in 4 or 4.5 days per week. Some regular in-office time is preferable, but there is also the opportunity to work flexibly and from home. It could also suit interstate applicants.

Many of our legal writers come from top‑tier, mid‑tier or in‑house practice and see this as a long‑term alternative legal career while offering sustainability, flexibility and impact.

With experience as a practising lawyer in Australia, you will have a strong understanding of the practical processes in a lawyer’s workflow as relates to M&A matters.

Requirements:

• 5+ years PQE (minimum)

• Experience in an Australian mid to top tier law firm or in-house counsel role

• A practice background in mergers and acquisitions 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, problem solving and organisational skills.

• Interest in, or exposure to, AI‑assisted legal research, drafting or content tools (desirable)

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation, 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

• 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

• Retail discounts and cashback offers

• 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‑house and government.

Our Practical Guidance product delivers clear, workflow‑focused legal content — including guidance notes, precedents, checklists and tools — designed to help lawyers complete matters efficiently and with confidence. Authored by experienced practitioners and in‑house legal writers, Practical Guidance combines trusted legal expertise with technology and AI‑enabled solutions to support modern legal practice.

To learn more about LexisNexis/M&A module or RELX Global, refer below links: 

https://www.lexisnexis.com.au/en

https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us

https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-au/products/practical-guidance/modules/mergers-and-acquisitions

Thank you for your interest.

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