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Role 1: Legal Writer

Drafting/reviewing contract documents;

Reviewing invitation to tender contract documents;

Drafting instructions to lawyers;

Analysis and summary of legislation, case law and legal opinion;

Report drafting;

Document template development (e.g. contracts, procurement documentation);

Editing documents drafted by others;

Undertaking research to inform your writing; and

Client meetings and liaison.

Role 2: Commercial Writer

Drafting bids based on input from technical experts;

Drafting/editing reports, presentations and other project documents;

Preparing communications such as press releases, website content and blog

articles;

Preparing content for communications materials (e.g. leaflets, posters) for

clients;

Editing documents drafted by others;

Undertaking research to inform your writing; and

Client meetings and liaison.

Through intensive support from senior staff, the successful applicants will quickly learn

sufficient technical information to enable them to become increasingly independent in their

roles, which may expand over time to take on new activities.

Key relationships:

Directors;

Other senior company staff;

Clients; and

Prospective clients.

Reports to:

Senior/Principal Consultant.

Person specification:

We are seeking highly motivated and high calibre individuals, who will reflect our values and

commitment to quality. High quality written communication skills and exceptional attention

to detail are must-have attributes and candidates should be highly motivated and be

creative and critical thinkers.

Applicants are likely to have relevant practical experience from previous employment (e.g.

legal/consultancy).

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