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Content Lawyer, Public M&A

Role overview

Qualifications

  • J.D./LL.B. and member of one or more bars of any Canadian province or territory
  • 3+ years of practice experience in Capital Markets, Securities and Public M&A law
  • Deep knowledge of Capital Markets, Securities and Public M&A law and workflow
  • Strong professional network of Capital Markets, Securities and/or Public M&A lawyers

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
  • Recruit and manage relationships with legal practitioners and firms across Canada

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • Lawyer
  • 86 - 146K yearly
  • French

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • Self-Motivation
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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RELX

Information Technology & Services

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries.We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions.In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America.We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions.____Please note that RELX does not contact people through social media to extend job or contract offers, nor do we request money, credit card details or bank account information as part of any project or job application process. Any such request is fraudulent. Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you have been victimized by a scammer. For careers, access https://www.relx.com/careers/why-relx

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryInformation Technology & Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Are you a lawyer ready to apply your expertise in Capital Markets and M&A 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, 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 (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html).

About the Role

As a Content Lawyer (Capital Markets and M&A): 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 Capital Markets, Securities and Public M&A law

  • Deep knowledge of Capital Markets, Securities and Public M&A law and workflow

  • Strong professional network of Capital Markets, Securities and/or Public M&A 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. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.



Primary Location Base Pay Range: Canada - Toronto (Yonge St) $96,100 - $146,100 (CAD). 

Base Pay Range in Ontario: $86,400 - $144,000 (CAD).



This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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