Corporate Counsel

RELX Inc. Company; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a commercial lawyer, where you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to prepare and negotiate contracts. You will provide essential legal advice on corporate, commercial, and data security matters while ensuring compliance with current laws. This role offers the opportunity to integrate legal knowledge with business acumen, fostering practical solutions. With a commitment to work-life balance and various flexible options, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive environment. Embrace a culture that values diversity and inclusion while advancing your legal career.

Benefits

Disability insurance

Dependent care spending accounts

Life and accident insurance

Retirement benefits

Modern family benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the US or Canada.
• 3+ years of experience in legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate legal contracts.
• Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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 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 :

• 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

LexisNexis, 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 : , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.