Companies and governmental entities around the world rely on us to solve their most complex data challenges. Our employees collaborate to reduce risks and create opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. We are adaptable, curious, and ambitious. That is why here, you’ll have the freedom to drive change, the trust to find your own path, and the space to explore more.
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is a leading provider of innovative solutions for significant risk data analytics challenges. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. Our innovative solutions enable organizations to manage risks like identity theft, fraud, money laundering and terrorism and prevent financial crimes.
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is part of RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers. Our products are continually evolving, and that’s where you can help.
Come and help us make the world a safer place.
Join us as a Director and Senior Corporate Counsel or Corporate Counsel (depending on experience)
This role will provide legal support to the LexisNexis Risk Solutions business, a global provider of data and analytics products and services. Specifically, this legal role will directly support the LexisNexis Risk Solutions business teams located in France and throughout EMEA. The position will report to the Legal–EMEA Senior Corporate Counsel and will collaborate with an experienced global legal team, with teams located in North America, LATAM, APAC and EMEA.
The position requires independently advising the business on matters requiring developed legal and counseling skills in multiple areas of expertise, specifically including the areas of commercial contract negotiation, corporate law, legal analysis and drafting, product review, GDPR guidance and other regulatory and compliance areas.
Qualifications and Skills
Qualified lawyer in France
Strong technical legal and drafting skills
3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel, preferably with exposure to international, multi-jurisdictional matters.
Comfortable in supporting business teams remotely located in various locations
Fluency in French and English
Effective negotiator, with significant, direct client/customer negotiation experience
Experience in handling and advising on regulatory matters, particularly GDPR and privacy law and policy; corporate secretarial, competition law and financial services are a plus
Experience in working across Europe and/or data analytics industry is a plus
Diversity & Inclusion
We are 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.
Women in Technology
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Among others, our internal Women’s networking forums as well as our internal mentoring scheme for women in technology are great assets supporting our engagement.
At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We are 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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK .
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RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.
We help scientists make new discoveries, lawyers win cases, doctors save lives and insurance companies offer customers lower prices. We save taxpayers and consumers money by preventing fraud and help executives forge commercial relationships with their clients.
In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.