Can you provide expertise and legal advice in world of technology?Do you have a real eye for detail and compliance?Join us in shaping a more just world.About UsLexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.About the Role:You will be part of our global team of commercial lawyers and professionals. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders from all areas in our business. You will prepare, review and negotiate contracts and provide legal advice to our business units.Responsibilities
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal contracts and commercial agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance
Providing legal advice on a variety of areas for, corporate, commercial, data security, IP, licensing and litigation
Managing risk through training and coaching of business partners and implementation of efficient contract governance processes
Communicating legal issues to business clients in an effective and succinct manner
Integrating legal and business knowledge to effectively develop practical business solutions
Keeping up-to-date with developments and changes in laws and regulations to ensure we stay compliant
Requirements
Have a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in the United States or Canada
3+ years post-call experience
Demonstrate experience in either an in-house legal department or law firm environment
Show excellent judgment and analytical skills and the ability to assess risk and provide practical advice
Have experience in a wide range of general corporate or commercial legal areas
Show a keen interest in learning and adapting to change and new technologies
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.Working with UsLexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.Working for youWe believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits- Disability insurance- Dependent care and commuter spending accounts- Life and accident insurance- Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan)- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacyLexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy) . RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.We help scientists make new discoveries, lawyers win cases, doctors save lives and insurance companies offer customers lower prices. We save taxpayers and consumers money by preventing fraud and help executives forge commercial relationships with their clients.In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
