Corporate Counsel

About Us
LexisNexis, 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
Reporting to LexisNexis' Head of Legal, North America, this role is part of our global team of commercial lawyers and professionals, working collaboratively with stakeholders from all functional areas in the business, in the preparation, review and negotiation of contracts, and the provision of legal advice to the various LexisNexis business units. Remote/Hybrid work environment
Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of legal contracts and commercial agreements;
• Provide legal advice on a variety of practice areas, including, but not limited to, corporate, commercial, data security, intellectual property, licensing, litigation, procurement and mergers & acquisitions;
• Proactively manage risk through training and coaching of business partners, as well as through implementation of efficient contract governance processes;
• Succinctly and effectively communicate legal issues to business clients;
• Effectively integrate legal and business knowledge to develop practical business solutions;
• Keep up-to-date with developments and changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; and
• Support the development of the legal department's goals and strategies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate, and licensed to practice law in a State in the United States;
• 1-4 years' experience in either an in-house legal department or law firm;
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk and provide practical advice;
• Experience in general corporate/commercial legal areas;
• Ability and interest to learn and adapt to change and new technologies and to work independently in a fast-paced business environment; and
• Strong ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships across the business.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
Working with Us
LexisNexis 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 you
We 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 surrogacy
About our Team
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We're one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, 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 .
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