Content Lawyer

7 days ago

Toronto, Canada Disability Solutions Full time
  • Content Lawyer

    Are you an attorney with experience Canada Civil Law experience?

    Do you want to work with talented attorneys to create the best global legal content?

    LexisNexis offers a market-leading range of vital information and powerful tools for all kinds of legal professionals. We are a Canadian subsidiary of a strong multi-billion $ revenue multi-national organization. We have one foot in the long and proud history of legal publishing, and the other in today's exciting world of informatics, big data, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled professional work. LexisNexis has a strong brand in Canada that we are using to bring an unprecedented portfolio of new products to market.

    As a Content Lawyer you will be responsible for the recruitment of editors and or creating content in the area of Civil Law in Canada. You will work with the practices areas of Corporate, Commercial, Litigation, Employment, In-House. This position is a hybrid/remote full-time role working with a team of experienced professionals responsible for the development and strategic direction of Practical Guidance, an innovative online resource designed specifically for Canadian lawyers.

    Responsibilities:

    • Building relationships with respected legal practitioners and firms across Canada with a focus on Quebec to create content that reflects leading legal and business practices;
    • Reviewing, editing and/or writing practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents and other practice-related materials;
    • Ensuring currency and relevancy of materials included in the product;
    • Monitoring information sources to identify and report on relevant news and updates regarding legal developments;
    • Working within a cross-functional team to execute on the content and product development strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality content within mandated timelines;
    • Contributing knowledge of the needs of legal practitioners to assist in the development of effective sales and marketing strategies and initiatives relating to the Quebec market; and Maintaining and managing relationships with key LexisNexis stakeholders within Canada, the US and UK.


    Requirements:
    • Bilingual (french and english);
    • A Quebec civil law degree and/or member of the Barreau du Québec.
    • Applicants with a law degree from another jurisdiction with relevant experience will be considered.
    • Experience as a lawyer (minimum of 2 years, preferably 5+), in one or more of the following practice areas:
    • Corporate, Commercial, Litigation, Employment, In-House;
    • Superior legal research and practical writing skills and comfortable with author management;
    • Detailed understanding of the legal practice needs and workflow requirements within the identified practice areas and a sophisticated knowledge of trends in the Canadian legal marketplace;
    • Strong network of contacts currently in legal practice in Canada within the identified practice areas;
    • Strong, practical writer with the ability to write effectively and concisely within prescribed timelines;
    • Experience in drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal writing;
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; Proficient with MS Office products;
    • Must be highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented; and Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

    We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

    - Health plan benefits
    - Employee Assistance Program
    - Retirement Benefits
    - Various Leave Programs
    - Educational Assistance
    - Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance
    - Paid Vacation
    - Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice


  • Éditeur juridique

    Principalement ou entièrement à distance - Poste à temps plein

    LexisNexis est un chef de file en matière d'informations essentielles et d'outils puissants pour tous les types de professionnels du droit. Nous sommes une filiale canadienne d'une solide organisation multinationale générant des revenus de plusieurs milliards de dollars. Nous avons un pied dans la longue et fière histoire de l'édition juridique, et l'autre dans le monde actuel passionnant de l'informatique, des mégadonnées, de l'intelligence artificielle et du travail professionnel axé sur la technologie. LexisNexis possède une marque forte au Canada que nous utilisons pour commercialiser une variété sans précédent de nouveaux produits.

    Nous avons un poste à combler immédiatement au sein de notre équipe Contenu pour un avocat récemment en exercice (minimum de 2 ans, de préférence 5 ans et plus), dans un ou plusieurs des domaines de pratique suivants : droit des sociétés, droit commercial, litige, emploi, droit des conseillers juridiques en entreprise.

    Le candidat retenu pour ce poste à temps plein / hybride à distance se joindra à une équipe de professionnels expérimentés responsables de l'élaboration et de l'orientation stratégique de Practical Guidance, une ressource en ligne novatrice conçue spécifiquement pour les avocats canadiens.

    Relevant de la Gestionnaire, Domaines de pratique en litige de Practical Guidance, le poste comprendra les principales responsabilités suivantes :
    • Établir des relations avec des praticiens et des cabinets juridiques respectés partout au Canada, en mettant l'accent sur le Québec, afin de créer du contenu qui reflète les principales pratiques juridiques et commerciales;
    • Examiner, réviser et/ou rédiger des notes de pratique, des listes de contrôle, des organigrammes, des modèles et d'autres documents liés à la pratique;
    • Assurer l'actualité et la pertinence des documents inclus dans le produit;
    • Surveiller les sources d'information pour identifier et signaler les nouvelles et les mises à jour pertinentes concernant des développements juridiques;
    • Travailler au sein d'une équipe interfonctionnelle pour assurer l'exécution des stratégies de développement de contenu et de produits, et la livraison de contenu de haute qualité dans les délais prescrits;
    • Contribuer à l'identification des besoins des praticiens du droit pour aider à l'élaboration de stratégies et d'initiatives efficaces de vente et de marketing relatives au marché québécois; et
    • Maintenir et gérer les relations avec les principaux intervenants de LexisNexis au Canada, aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni.

    Ce poste peut être principalement ou entièrement à distance. Notre siège social canadien est situé à Toronto, en Ontario, et nous avons un bureau à Montréal, au Québec. Toutefois, ce poste peut être basé dans une autre province.

    Exigences pour le poste :

    • Bilinguisme (français et anglais);
    • Diplômé en droit civil du Québec et/ou membre du Barreau du Québec. Les candidats titulaires d'un diplôme en droit d'une autre juridiction avec une expérience pertinente seront considérés.
    • Expérience en tant qu'avocat (minimum de 2 ans, de préférence 5 ans et plus), dans un ou plusieurs des domaines de pratique suivants : droit des sociétés, droit commercial, litige, emploi, droit des conseillers juridiques en entreprise.
    • Habiletés supérieures en recherche juridique et en rédaction pratique et à l'aise avec la gestion d'auteurs;
    • Compréhension détaillée des besoins de la pratique juridique et des exigences en matière de processus de travail dans les domaines de pratique identifiés et connaissance approfondie des tendances du marché juridique canadien;
    • Solide réseau de contacts actuellement en pratique juridique au Canada dans les domaines de pratique identifiés;
    • Grandes aptitudes de rédaction pratique avec capacité de rédiger de manière efficace et concise dans les délais prescrits;
    • Expérience dans la rédaction ou la révision de documents de clients, de revues juridiques, de présentations de formation continue ou d'autres textes juridiques;
    • Excellentes compétences en communication et en négociation;
    • Maîtrise de la suite MS Office;
    • Très organisé, motivé et soucieux du détail; et
    • Capacité à travailler de façon autonome et en équipe.


    Salaire compétitif plus:

    • Plan médical/dentaire/soins de la vue complet

    • Régime de retraite

    • Programme d'aide aux employés

    • Jours de congé personnel payés

    • Deux journées de bénévolat rémunéré

    • Possibilité de travailler dans un environnement stimulant et collégial

    • Bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle, y compris un environnement hybride ou entièrement à distance

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