Strategic Corporate Counsel & Policy Advisor

Relx Plc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 124,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide cross-disciplinary legal guidance and partner with business teams on policy, strategy, and decision-making.

The role requires a JD with bar admission and 3+ years in a law firm, with responsibilities including drafting policies, templates, and playbooks to support efficient operations and risk management.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of a state in good standing.
• 3+ years of law firm experience handling complex legal and business issues independently.
• Ability to explain legal concepts, risks, and recommendations clearly to internal partners and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's legal service with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Provide specialist advice on interpretation and application of policies and procedures to resolve complex queries.
• Draft policies, procedures, and related guidelines within an area of expertise to ensure compliance with external requirements.
• Act as SME in technology, policy, regulation, or operations to support business communications and decisions.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and best practices to support consistent legal review and efficient matter progression.

Skills

Legal advisory

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide cross-disciplinary legal guidance and partner with business teams on policy, strategy, and decision-making.

The role requires a JD with bar admission and 3+ years in a law firm, with responsibilities including drafting policies, templates, and playbooks to support efficient operations and risk management.