Lead Data Discovery and Enrichment (Hybrid or Remote)

Are you a legal professional interested in building the future of legal technology? 

Do you want to use your legal background in an exciting alternative legal career? 

Join us in shaping a more just world. 

About Us 

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities. 

About the Role 

This is a full-time role working within the Data Discovery and Enrichment Organization at LexisNexis. As a Lead Data Discovery and Enrichment, you will manage a team of Data Discovery and Enrichment Experts. You’ll interact closely with product managers and development team members to define scope and lead execution of AI projects. You will develop and execute best practices for creating training data and evaluating output of AI models. You will use your expertise in the legal domain, and that of the Experts on your team, to drive insights and recommendations to the business that are critical to creating the best features and products for our customers. 

About the Data Discovery and Enrichment Organization 

Data Discovery and Enrichment Experts are subject matter experts in the legal domain, playing a key role in leading the transformation of legal technology. They partner with data scientists, data engineers, and product managers to create cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions with legal data. Data Discovery and Enrichment Experts provide annotation, evaluation, and feedback to their partners which are critical to the development of these solutions. Examples of the innovative AI initiatives that the Data Discovery and Enrichment Organization works on can be found here: https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/about-us/legal-ai-tools.page 

Responsibilities 

• Managing a team of Data Discovery and Enrichment Experts  

• Being the primary driver of Data Discovery and Enrichment projects and results 

• Performing advanced legal research and analysis 

• Advancing best practices in the creation and maintenance of training data and relevance evaluations 

• Collaborating with internal partners across a variety of different roles 

• Communicating complex information to diverse audiences 

• Leading presentations for internal stakeholders 

• Advocating for Responsible AI 

Requirements 

• Have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree 

• Have advanced professional legal experience 

• Be competent in advanced legal research and writing 

• Have professional experience in one or more of the following areas: managing, coaching, and mentoring others 

• Be a natural problem solver 

• Have a customer-centric mindset 

• Be able to lead highly complex projects 

• Have an intermediate understanding of machine learning and natural language processing technologies 

• Have significant experience using Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs 

• Have in-depth knowledge or understanding of agile and lean methodologies 

Work in a way that works for you 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees. 

Working with Us 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Working for you 

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:  

• Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits  

• Disability insurance  

• Dependent care and commuter spending accounts 

• Life and accident insurance  

• Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan)  

• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy 

About our Team 

LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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