Content Lawyer (Intellectual Property and Technology): Practical Guidance
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
LexisNexis Canada has an immediate opening for a recently practicing lawyer with 3+ years of experience in Intellectual Property and Technology law to join a team of experienced professionals responsible for the development and strategic direction of Practical Guidance, an innovative online resource designed specifically for Canadian lawyers.
Responsibilities:
Write, review and edit practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents and other practice-related materials
Ensure currency and relevancy of all materials included in the product
Monitor trends and legal developments in this practice area
Monitor competitiveness of the product offering
Recruit and manage relationships with legal practitioners and firms across Canada to create and deliver content that reflects leading legal and business practices
Make recommendations concerning overall content strategy and expansion
Work within a cross-functional team to execute on the content and product development strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality content within mandated timelines
Support sales and marketing efforts via product demonstrations, trainings and other initiatives
Maintain relationships with key LexisNexis stakeholders within Canada, the US and the UK
Qualifications:
J.D./LL.B. and member of one or more of the bars of any Canadian province or territory (active and in good standing)
3+ years of practice experience in Intellectual Property & Technology
Deep knowledge of intellectual property and technology trends and workflow
Strong professional network of intellectual property/technology lawyers
Strong, practical writer with the ability to write effectively and concisely within prescribed timelines
Experience in drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal writing
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office products
Highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented
Fluent in the French language is an asset
Experience in Privacy Law is an asset
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. 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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
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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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.