Lead Data Discovery and Enrichment (Hybrid or Remote)

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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 our Team  

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) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) 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 
• Fluent in English and French considered a strong skillset, but not required 
• 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. 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 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 

Working for you  

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 

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. 

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is 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 , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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