At a Glance
- Tasks: Create high-quality legal content and collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals.
- Company: Join LexisNexis, a leader in legal innovation and AI technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive salary, and numerous wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Work-life balance is prioritized, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while building an alternative career path.
- Qualifications: J.D./LL.B. with 3+ years in Commercial law and strong writing skills.
The predicted salary is between 96100 - 146100 $ per year.
Are you a lawyer ready to apply your expertise in Commercial Law in a new and impactful way? Do you enjoy creating practical, high-quality legal content that helps other professionals succeed?
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide. 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.
About the Role
As a Content Lawyer (Commercial Law): Practical Guidance, you will contribute to the development of an innovative online resource designed for Canadian legal professionals. You will use your subject matter expertise to create and maintain high-quality, practical legal content while collaborating with a team of experienced professionals. This role offers an opportunity to build an alternative legal career that leverages your expertise, writing skills, and interest in legal innovation.
Responsibilities
- Write, review and edit practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents and other practice-related materials
- Ensure currency and relevancy of all materials included in the product
- Monitor trends and legal developments in this practice area
- Monitor competitiveness of the product offering
- Recruit and manage relationships with legal practitioners and firms across Canada
- Make recommendations concerning overall content strategy and direction
- Work within a cross-functional team to execute on content and product development strategies and deliver high-quality content within timelines
- Support sales and marketing efforts via product demonstrations, trainings and other initiatives
Requirements
- J.D./LL.B. and member of one or more of the bars of any Canadian province or territory (active and in good standing)
- 3+ years of practice experience in Commercial law
- Experience as an In-House Counsel is an asset
- Deep knowledge of Commercial law and workflow
- Strong professional network of Commercial lawyers
- Strong, practical writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Experience drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal content
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficient with MS Office products
- Highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Experience using AI and LLM tools as part of a professional workflow, including validating and improving outputs
- Fluent in French is an asset
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.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
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.
This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Content Lawyer in Toronto employer: LexisNexis
At LexisNexis Legal & Professional, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. As a Bilingual Legal Account Manager, you will benefit from flexible working hours, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuous learning, all while contributing to innovative AI solutions that transform the legal landscape in Quebec. Join us to be part of a global leader that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
