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Legal & Business Research Adviser (APAC) - based in Melbourne or SydneyPosted: 20/05/2025Closing Date: 09/06/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: MelbourneJob Category: SupportThe FirmHFW is a sector focused global law firm with a focus on construction, shipping, aerospace, commodities, corporate & commercial and insurance. We have over 700 lawyers working across Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. With a progressive approach to our roles in commercial business, thinking creatively and pragmatically to support our clients, we are dynamic, entrepreneurial and leaders in our specialist areas.In Australia, w e have 3 offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth and around 220 team members.The TeamThis role is part of HFW''s Global Research and Resources Hub (GRRG), reporting to the Head of Research & Knowledge Resources in London. While the Legal & Business Research Adviser will primarily support HFW''s Australian offices, they will also extend their expertise to the broader APAC region, including Singapore, Hong Kong and China.Job DescriptionThe RoleAs a Legal & Business Research Adviser you provide essential legal and business information support to our fee-earning teams, enhancing the firm''s research capabilities and ensuring up-to-date resources and training for all staff. This role significantly contributes to the firm''s efficiency and knowledge management. This role is ideally based in Melbourne; however, we are open to candidates from Sydney.The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:Research and reference assistance: provide comprehensive legal and business information tolegal, marketing and support teams across all HFW offices.Current awareness: Utilise Infogen and legal databases to set up alerts for legal, industry and client information, ensuring teams stay informed.Document delivery: sourcejournal articles and books not held in the HFW collection using local and interstatesources and the HAL gratis database. Maintain contact details for supplying institutions.Subscriptions Management:maintain current records of all subscriptions and their contracts in internal systems. Identify information needs of lawyers in the APAC region and assist the GRRH Head in contract renewalnegotiations.Training:Develop and present training on locating the law in the APAC context. Provide induction training to new starters.Cataloguing:Perform original cataloguing of library materials, both print and online, ensuring accurate and accessible records.Desired Skills and ExperienceIn addition to experience in a similar role in legal or professional services, the ideal candidate should have the following:A relevant tertiary qualification in Library/Information Science;Proficiency in using legal research and other legal databases;The ability to work autonomously, proactively using initiative to achieve tasks and results;An interest in legal information trends, including AI;Patience and adaptability in supporting lawyers at all levels, including providing training;The ability to maintain confidentiality on all matters.What''s in it for you?If you''re eager to join a friendly team in a positive environment, this opportunity could be ideal for you. As well as a friendly, down-to-earth group of colleagues, we offer the following benefits:Market-competitive remuneration package, employee referral incentives, and life and salary continuance insuranceHealth & Wellbeing initiatives, such as annual flu vaccinations, access to the Employee Assistance Program, free subscriptions to wellbeing apps, and subsidised sporting activitiesAn active employee-led Social Committee, organising regular events in all our officesHybrid and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance work and life commitments effectivelyThe ability to purchase additional annual leave and access our Paid Parental Leave (26 weeks)Beautiful offices in the CBD with excellent end-of-trip facilitiesA welcoming, supportive, and collaborative work environmentWhat''s next?If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role. We would love to hear from you!If you have any questions, please contact:Maarja Kamar, HR Consultant - maarja.kamar@hfw.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr