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About the Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, 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 creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead a team executing on core base-business deliverables and go-to-market initiatives while continually optimizing our processes and prioritizing our people. You will collaborate closely with our North American and Global caselaw leadership team, commercial (in-market) stakeholders, and our Finance, Editorial, Technology and Marketing teams. You will stay conversant with technology developments to improve workflows and deliver insights with analytics-driven data.
Responsibilities
Oversees the workflows for digital and print delivery of caselaw content; maintains editorial product quality, accuracy, timeliness, and cost management across a global caselaw portfolio.
Collaborates with commercial stakeholders to create new global caselaw content opportunities to drive the customer experience forward; liaises regularly with in-market teams to ensure content meets customer needs.
Develops meaningful caselaw metrics and analytics in alignment with Global Editorial Operations targets.
Executes on automation and drives adoption of global tools and systems delivery; eager to apply cutting-edge content management systems/architecture to streamline processes.
Actively manages the budget to ensure targets are met. Identifies and drives opportunities for savings; engages in vendor management and contract negotiation to ensure value; works with the Global Procurement as needed to specify effective processes and standards.
Establishes and monitors objectives by providing regular feedback, coaching, training, and talent development; responsible for determining performance improvement opportunities and developing and executing course-correction plans.
Executes on cross-functional coordination and support of global initiatives.
Drives a culture that encourages learning, AI-first thinking, and thoughtful, timely decision-making.
- Role is based in South Africa and the incumbent will be expected to travel occasionally as needed. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, North American Case Law and Case Law Enhancements.
Requirements
Experience leading teams or managing projects in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives with attention to detail and quality.
A problem-solving mindset and openness to new technologies and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with legal content, editorial processes, or similar professional environments.
A law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) or relevant legal editorial experience.
Experience supporting teams through organizational change or transformation.
A process-oriented approach, with the ability to develop and implement consistent workflows and best practices.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 for You
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:
- Medical Aid
- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study Leave
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.
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Skills Required
- Experience leading teams or managing projects in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives with attention to detail and quality.
- A problem-solving mindset and openness to new technologies and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with legal content, editorial processes, or similar professional environments.
- A law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) or relevant legal editorial experience.
- Experience supporting teams through organizational change or transformation.
- A process-oriented approach, with the ability to develop and implement consistent workflows and best practices.
LexisNexis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LexisNexis and has not been reviewed or approved by LexisNexis.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are often described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability protection. Wellbeing programming such as wellness initiatives and fitness support is also positioned as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are repeatedly framed as a meaningful component of total rewards through 401(k) matching and access to stock purchase opportunities. Performance bonuses and charitable matching are also included as financial-support features within the broader rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as broad, including PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid volunteer time. Flexible work arrangements, including remote options and flexible hours, further strengthen the overall rewards experience.
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What We Do
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets, monitoring their brands and competition, and in mitigating business risk. We collaborate with universities to educate students, and we support nation-building with governments and courts by making laws accessible and strengthening legal infrastructures. We partner with leading global associations and customers to collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 130 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide, is part of RELX Group, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.
