Content Lawyer

Content Lawyer

Are you interested in a flexible workday with the opportunity to work partially or fully remote?

Do you want to work with other talented lawyers to create high quality content for legal professionals?

LexisNexis offers a market-leading range of vital information and powerful tools for all kinds of legal professionals. We are a Canadian subsidiary of a strong multi-billion $ revenue multi-national organization. We have one foot in the long and proud history of legal publishing, and the other in today’s exciting world of informatics, big data, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled professional work. LexisNexis has a strong brand in Canada that we are using to bring an unprecedented portfolio of new products to market.

As a Content Lawyer you will be responsible for the recruitment of editors and or creating content in the area of Civil Law in Canada. You will work with the practices areas of Corporate, Commercial, Litigation, Employment, In-House. This position is a hybrid/remote full-time role working with a team of experienced professionals responsible for the development and strategic direction of Practical Guidance, an innovative online resource designed specifically for Canadian lawyers.

Responsibilities:

• Building relationships with respected legal practitioners and firms across Canada with a focus on Quebec to create content that reflects leading legal and business practices;
• Reviewing, editing and/or writing practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents and other practice-related materials;
• Ensuring currency and relevancy of materials included in the product;
• Monitoring information sources to identify and report on relevant news and updates regarding legal developments;
• Working within a cross-functional team to execute on the content and product development strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality content within mandated timelines;
• Contributing knowledge of the needs of legal practitioners to assist in the development of effective sales and marketing strategies and initiatives relating to the Quebec market;
• Maintaining and managing relationships with key LexisNexis stakeholders within Canada, the US and UK.

Requirements:

• Bilingual (French and English);
• A Quebec civil law degree and/or member of the Barreau du Québec.
• Applicants with a law degree from another jurisdiction with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience as a lawyer (minimum of 2 years, preferably 5+), in one or more of the following practice areas: Corporate, Commercial, Litigation, Employment, In-House;
• Superior legal research and practical writing skills and comfortable with author management;
• Detailed understanding of the legal practice needs and workflow requirements within the identified practice areas and a sophisticated knowledge of trends in the Canadian legal marketplace;
• Strong network of contacts currently in legal practice in Canada within the identified practice areas;
• Strong, practical writer with the ability to write effectively and concisely within prescribed timelines;
• Experience in drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal writing;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; Proficient with MS Office products;
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented; and Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health plan benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Various Leave Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

This role is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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