Practical Guidance Lawyer - Consumer Law

Hybrid 1-2 days per week in office in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Or Fully Remote

Shape the Future of Legal Practice Without Leaving the Law Behind

Are you an experienced Consumer Law lawyer looking for a different way to apply your expertise?

At LexisNexis, you'll stay at the forefront of legal developments while helping shape the tools, content and AI-powered solutions used by lawyers across Australia. This is an opportunity to build a long-term legal career beyond traditional practice, without billable hours, client demands or business development pressures.

As part of our Practical Guidance team, you'll work alongside experienced lawyers, editors, product specialists and technology teams to create trusted legal content and contribute to the future of AI-enabled legal workflows.

Why Lawyers Choose LexisNexis

• Permanent 0.9 FTE role (4.5-day working week)

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Remote locations possible! Applications welcome from anywhere in Australia

• No billable hours, time recording or client pressures

• Stay connected to legal practice and industry developments

• Work at the intersection of law, technology and AI

• Contribute to products used by thousands of legal professionals

• Join a team of former practising lawyers who have successfully transitioned into alternative legal careers

About the Role

As a Practical Guidance Lawyer & Legal Writer specialising in Consumer Law, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing practical legal content that helps lawyers work more efficiently and confidently.

You will play a key role in ensuring our content remains practical, accurate and aligned with the realities of modern legal practice while supporting the evolution of LexisNexis' AI-powered legal solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating, reviewing and updating practical Consumer Law guidance, precedents, checklists and related resources

• Translating complex legal concepts into clear, practical and user-friendly content

• Working closely with product, editorial and technology teams to embed legal expertise into innovative legal research and workflow solutions

• Monitoring legislative, regulatory and market developments to ensure content remains current and relevant

• Supporting engagement with customers, industry stakeholders and subject matter experts

• Contributing insights that help shape the future direction of legal content and legal technology

About You

You are an experienced Australian lawyer with strong technical expertise in Consumer Law and a practical understanding of how lawyers work.

You may currently be in private practice, government or an in-house legal team and are looking for a role that allows you to continue using your legal expertise in a more flexible, sustainable and influential way.

To be successful, you will bring:

• At least 3-5 years' post-admission experience

• Experience advising on Consumer Law matters in private practice, government or in-house environments

• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly in plain English

• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills

• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across legal, product and technology teams

• An interest in legal innovation, AI-enabled legal research and emerging legal technology trends

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements. While occasional office attendance is encouraged, we support a range of working styles and welcome applications from interstate candidates.

Benefits

We know that wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth matter.

Some of the benefits available to our employees include:

• Flexible working arrangements

• Additional annual leave purchase options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Life and income protection insurance

• Learning and development opportunities

• Retail discounts and cashback offers

• Global wellbeing and learning programs

• Electric Vehicle Novated Leasing

• Family-focused benefits and support programs

About LexisNexis

LexisNexis is a leading provider of legal information, practical guidance and technology solutions that support lawyers across private practice, corporate legal teams and government.

Practical Guidance is Australia's leading online "how-to" legal resource, providing lawyers with trusted guidance, precedents, checklists and tools that help them complete matters efficiently and confidently.

As legal practice continues to evolve, we are investing in innovative AI-powered solutions that help legal professionals work smarter, faster and more effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to that transformation.

If you're passionate about the law and looking for a career that combines legal expertise, innovation, flexibility and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about LexisNexis/Consumer Law Module or RELX Global, refer below links:  

https://www.lexisnexis.com.au/en 

Join us – RELX - Information-based analytics and decision tools 

https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-au/products/practical-guidance/modules/consumer 
 
Thank you for your interest.