Corporate Counsel

Overview

Do you have a JD?

Are you looking to take your legal career to the next level?

Lexis Nexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

Reporting to VP, Head of Legal, North America, this role is part of our commercial legal team. We work collaboratively with stakeholders from all functional areas in the business, primarily in the drafting and negotiation of agreements and the provision of legal advice.

• Prepare, review and negotiate legal contracts
• Provide legal advice on a variety of matters, including technology agreements, data security, intellectual property, licensing, litigation, procurement and artificial intelligence
• Proactively manage risk through training and coaching of business partners on legal and compliance matters
• Succinctly and effectively communicate legal issues to internal clients
• Effectively integrate legal and business knowledge to develop practical business solutions
• Support the successful execution of Lexis Nexis' goals and strategies

• JD and licensed to practice law in either the United States or Canada
• 2-5 years' experience in-house or law firm environment
• Proven experience in technology matters
• Enthusiasm for implementing automation and legal technology into your practice
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced business environment
• Strong ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships across the business

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Lexis Nexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $104,900 - $174,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in Illinois, the base pay range is $110,100 - $183,500. If performed in Chicago, IL, the base pay range is $115,400 - $192,200. If performed in Ohio, the base pay range is $99,700 - $166,000. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Base Pay Range in Ontario: $114,400 - $164,400 (CAD). This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.  to access benefits specific to your location.

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