Strategic Corporate Counsel & Policy Advisor

Relx Plc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal advice across multiple disciplines. You will mentor colleagues, shape templates and playbooks, and partner with business teams to navigate complex issues with practical solutions.

The role emphasizes clear communication to internal stakeholders and external audiences, plus developing best practices to help the business operate efficiently.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the bar.
• 3+ years of law firm experience, with a demonstrated record of success handling complex legal and business issues independently.
• Advanced level in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies, typically working independently and providing guidance.
• 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, resolving complex queries.
• Contribute to functional strategy with specialist insights to meet business needs.
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with external requirements.
• Act as subject matter expert in technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team.

Education

JD from an accredited law school and admission to the bar

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal advice across multiple disciplines. You will mentor colleagues, shape templates and playbooks, and partner with business teams to navigate complex issues with practical solutions.

The role emphasizes clear communication to internal stakeholders and external audiences, plus developing best practices to help the business operate efficiently.