Rosa Hughes
I am an engaging and driven copywriter and lawyer based in Melbourne. I am
seeking to move away from traditional legal practice and into a remote
copywriting, marketing or administrative role. I have four years experience
covering marketing, copywriting and commercial and startup law and am excited
for this transition into a remote position.
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Phone number
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LEGAL EXPERIENCE
LUNA Startup Studio, M
elbourne — S
tartup Lawyer and Copywriter
May 2019 - January 2020 - Contract
My role involved advising startup business clients, with a focus on trade marking and
branding. I advised early stage businesses on creating a strong brand identity and
navigated trade mark applications through to successful registration. My role extended
beyond law into the marketing team, where I was responsible for writing copy for all
social media channels and contributing to strategy. This widely varying role had me
active in business development to bring clients into the company and had flexible hours.
I worked remotely for 1-2 hours per day and three full days per month approximately.
Email-Citizenship
New Zealand/British dual
citizen
Birthdate 17 April 1993
Linklaters LLP, L
ondon — Overseas Qualified Lawyer
February 2018 - May 2018 - 4-month Contract
SKILLS
My position within the Legal Technology team involved reviewing corporate documents
in relation to a fraud case. I often assisted in other tasks such as fact-checking financial
reports. Linklaters offered me a further nine-month secondment with a platinum client, Business and branding
which unfortunately I had to turn down as I was moving away from England. My time at awareness from
freelancing as a digital
Linklaters was a big motivation to me. Ten hours per week remote approximately.
content creator for small
businesses.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, L
ondon — Paralegal
October - November 2017 - 2-month Contract
My role within the conflicts and compliance team focussed on the merger of two
international law firms. The project was strictly classified and completed with high
levels of privacy. I took on a leadership role distributing the workload within our team of
eight and reporting to our Line Manager.
Gaze Burt, A
uckland — L
awyer
April 2015 - July 2016 - Permanent Position
My role focussed on small business acquisitions and their associated commercial
property matters. I met challenging fee budgets, had close client contact and
conducted client meetings. I managed the Social Committee and took an active
interest in new marketing concepts and assisting with strategies. I represented the
firm at networking events which included hosting at a business trade show and
presenting to business owners on strategies to prepare a business for eventual sale.
ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE
Social Media Manager, U
K, NZ, EU — Content creator and copywriter
Strong appreciation and
understanding of
different cultures from
travel in the EU/UK and
USA.
Consistently receives
great feedback from
clients.
Creative flair from a
minor in marketing
AWARDS
Cambridge English and
Media Studies
February 2017 - July 2019
Scholarships t o the
While living abroad, I worked with small businesses to create content for their online
University of Waikato
presence and social media accounts and manage their business Instagram accounts. to
This involved photographic and written content, actively increasing engagement and
following and coaching on the cohesiveness and alignment of content with their brand.
University Marketing
Award F
irst Place for
personal GPS design for
Navigate Travel, Greek Islands — Guest Experience Manager
water sports safety.
30 June - 13 October 2018 - Seasonal contract
While living in Europe I managed logistics for a fleet of 45-50 foot sail yachts chartering
Duke of Edinburgh
in the Cyclades Islands. I created and posted content promoting the charters, managed
the finances and accounts and was the first point of contact for up to 80 guests per week. Bronze Award in
My role involved solving problems and managing relationships and I consistently
equestrian and clarinet.
received great feedback from clients.
The Yacht Week, S
aronic Islands, Greece — Host
1 June 2018 - 13 August 2018 - Seasonal contract
I worked a season on 45-55 foot sail yachts operating in the worlds largest flotilla. I
contributed social media content, managed logistics, briefed guests daily, resolved all
issues and worked with the Captain to uphold safety standards and plan charters
according to guest preferences.
REFERENCES
LUNA Startup Studio
Emma Ferguson
Legal Team Manager-
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Corporate Promotions, New Zealand — Logistics, Host & Ambassador
October 2012 - July 2015
While at law school I was an agency represented promotional ambassador and function
host, managing logistics for corporate and private client events. This instilled a
responsibility for absolute client satisfaction and impeccable time management.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Gaze Burt, Auckland
Daniel Smith, Managing
Director, New Zealand-
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Linklaters LLP, London
Admission as a lawyer - N
ew Zealand & Victoria, Australia
Tilak Jagatia
3 June 2019 Victoria, Australia, and October 2015 in New Zealand
Senior Project Leader
Admitted as a Solicitor in both New Zealand and Victoria, Australia.
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Professional Legal Studies Course - Auckland, New Zealand
Bryan Cave Leighton
Institute of Professional Legal Studies, March - July 2015
Paisner LLP, London
Sam Porter, Manager
Bachelor of Law - U
niversity of Waikato, New Zealand
February 2011 - November 2014
Focus on commercial and intellectual property law with a minor in marketing. I
mentored junior law students under the Kensington Swan Mentoring Program and was
the student representative for several courses.
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Linklaters LLP, London
Pedro Rodriguez
Recruitment Manager
INTERESTS
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I have been working and travelling internationally for the last three years, funding my
travel with fixed-term contracts at top law firms and working for small businesses as a
content creator. I grew up competing in speech competitions, captaining my high
school Debate Team, involving myself in three humanitarian charities, and riding
horses competitively. I have a passion for wellness and fitness and enjoy yoga, writing
and longboarding.
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