Content Lawyer (Corporate and Private M&A)

RELX INC; Quebec; Sur place; CAD 86 000 - 146 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LexisNexis Legal & Professional seeks a Content Lawyer (Corporate and Private M&A): Practical Guidance to develop high-quality legal content for Canadian professionals. You will write, review and maintain practice notes, checklists and precedents, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver timely materials.

You bring a J.D./LL.B. with active Canadian bar status, 3+ years in Corporate/Private M&A, and strong writing skills. French is an asset; AI/LMM tools experience is valued.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. with active bar membership in a Canadian province/territory.
• 3+ years of corporate and private M&A practice experience.
• Deep knowledge of corporate and private M&A law and workflows.
• Strong writing and concise communication skills.
• Experience drafting/editing client materials, journals or CLE content.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to present clearly.
• Experience using AI/LLM tools in professional workflows.

Responsabilités

• Write, review and edit practice notes, checklists, precedents and related materials.
• Ensure currency and relevancy of content across the product.
• Monitor trends and developments in corporate/M&A law.
• Support content strategy and cross-functional product development.
• Assist sales/marketing with product demos and trainings.

Connaissances

Strong writing

Excellent communication

AI/LLM tooling

MS Office proficiency

Formation

J.D./LL.B. and member of a Canadian bar

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Canada - Toronto (Sheppard Ave)

Home Based -Canada AB

Home Based -Canada QC

Home Based -Canada BC

Home Based -Canada NS

Home Based - Canada PE

Home Based - Canada ON

Home Based - Canada NB

Home Based - Canada MB

Home Based -Canada SK

Canada - Montreal (St. Laurent)

Home Based - Canada NL

Full time

R119615

Content Lawyer (Corporate and Private M&A): Practical Guidance

Are you a lawyer ready to apply your expertise in Corporate and Private M&A in a new and impactful way?

Do you enjoy creating practical, high-quality legal content that helps other professionals succeed?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (http://www.relx.com), 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. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html).

About the Role

As a Content Lawyer (Corporate and Private M&A): Practical Guidance, you will contribute to the development of an innovative online resource designed for Canadian legal professionals. You will use your subject matter expertise to create and maintain high-quality, practical legal content while collaborating with a team of experienced professionals. This role offers an opportunity to build an alternative legal career that leverages your expertise, writing skills, and interest in legal innovation.

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

• Make recommendations concerning overall content strategy and direction

• Work within a cross-functional team to execute on content and product development strategies and deliver high-quality content within 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

Requirements

• 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 Corporate and Private M&A

• Deep knowledge of Corporate and Private M&A law and workflow

• Strong professional network of Corporate and Private M&A lawyers

• Strong, practical writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely

• Experience drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal content

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Proficient with MS Office products

• Highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented

• Experience using AI and LLM tools as part of a professional workflow, including validating and improving outputs

• Fluent in French is an asset

Work in a Way That Works for You

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, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

LexisNexis 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.

Primary Location Base Pay Range: Canada - Toronto (Sheppard Ave) $96,100 - $146,100 (CAD).

Base Pay Range in Ontario: $86,400 - $144,000 (CAD).

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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