Director of Strategy, Small Law

LexisNexis Legal & Professional; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a Director of Strategy in Ohio to drive growth for the Small Law segment. You will partner with executive leadership to shape priorities, build business cases, and translate insights into actionable roadmaps and investments.

The role requires an MBA and 8+ years in strategy, with a focus on SaaS or legal tech. Expect hybrid work in Miamisburg, Ohio, and collaboration across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business strategy, investment banking, corporate development, or related strategic roles.
• Proven track record developing and executing business strategies that drive measurable growth and business performance.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience building financial models, business cases, and executive-level analyses.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience in SaaS, B2B software, technology, or subscription-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Experience in legal technology, legal services, or adjacent professional services markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the Small Law segment's strategic plan.
• Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, product expansion opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop strategic product roadmap recommendations supported by customer insights, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, and market research.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize strategic investments and resource allocation.
• Monitor market trends, customer behavior, competitive activity, and industry developments within the legal technology ecosystem.
• Develop market assessments identifying opportunities, risks, and strategic implications.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape and recommend strategies to strengthen market positioning and differentiation.
• Gather and synthesize data from multiple sources to support strategic decision making.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to evaluate opportunities and investments.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve growth and profitability.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation with alignment across teams.
• Establish success metrics and monitor progress to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and Board-quality materials with clear recommendations and performance.
• Present findings to senior leadership with data-driven insights.
• Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to determine strategic and financial fit.
• Support due diligence and integration planning as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Education

MBA

Job description

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on turning data, market insight, and customer understanding into growth opportunities and business impact?

Do you enjoy partnering with executive leadership to shape strategic priorities, influence investment decisions, and drive initiatives that strengthen competitive advantage?

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.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role. Team members are required to be in the Miamisburg, Ohio office weekly on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

Reporting to the Vice President & General Manager, the Director of Strategy is responsible for driving the strategic direction and long-term growth of the Small Law business. This role partners closely with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market dynamics, shape strategic priorities, and lead high-impact initiatives that accelerate revenue growth and strengthen competitive position.

The Director serves as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, translating data, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and financial performance into actionable business and product roadmap strategies. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical skills, strong executive communication, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to execute against strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

• Lead development and execution of the Small Law segment's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term growth goals.

• Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, product expansion opportunities, and strategic initiatives that drive sustainable revenue growth.

• Develop strategic product roadmap recommendations supported by customer insights, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, and market research.

• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize strategic investments and resource allocation.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor market trends, customer behavior, competitive activity, and industry developments within the legal technology ecosystem.

• Develop market assessments that identify emerging opportunities, risks, and strategic implications.

• Evaluate the competitive landscape and recommend strategies to strengthen market positioning and differentiation.

Strategic Analysis & Business Performance

• Gather and synthesize data from multiple sources—including customer, product, financial, revenue, and operational metrics to support strategic decision making.

• Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic opportunities and investments.

• Monitor key business performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.

Strategic Execution

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment across Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Success, and Operations.

• Establish success metrics and monitor progress to ensure strategic initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Drive accountability across stakeholders while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Executive Communications

• Prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, and Board-quality materials that clearly communicate strategic recommendations and business performance.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity, confidence, and data-driven insights.

Corporate Development

• Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth opportunities to determine strategic and financial fit.

• Support due diligence efforts and integration planning as needed.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience.

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business strategy, investment banking, corporate development, or related strategic roles.

• Demonstrated success developing and executing business strategies that drive measurable growth and business performance.

• Strong analytical capabilities with experience building financial models, business cases, and executive-level analyses.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Experience within SaaS, B2B software, technology, or subscription-based businesses strongly preferred.

• Experience in legal technology, legal services, or adjacent professional services markets is a plus.

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.

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.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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