Durban, South Africa
32 days ago
Legal Analyst | Practical Guidance

Do you enjoy working with innovative research
technology?
 

Would you like to be part of a team creates solutions
for our customers?
 

About our 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 model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role
 

We are looking for a Legal Analyst to join a dynamic Practical Guidance team producing high quality legal content. If you are passionate about keeping abreast of the latest developments in the law then this role is a perfect fit for you. The Legal Analyst will maintain the currency of Practice Areas within the Practical Guidance platform.


 

Responsibilities
 

Designing, owning, and executing content upkeep processConducting legal research and performing editorial tasksMonitoring current awareness and staying abreast of changes in lawDrafting and revising legal content and overseeing projectsImproving operational effectiveness by standardizing and streamlining processesEditing of manuscript for house style, grammar, and presentationTask-specific researchManage outside author and contractor relationships and submissionsIdentification and electronic linking of product sets and online sourcesQuality assurance testingGeneral editorial supportCreating documents for training


Requirements
 

Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or equivalent Admitted attorney with at least three years of PQE experience in commercial and/or business matters preferredDisplay analytical, legal research, and writing abilitiesHave skills of high caliberShow interpersonal and communication skillsPrioritize and meet critical deadlinesAble to adapt to changing business demandsPossess technical aptitudeBe a curious learner with a demonstrated growth mindset

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 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 well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
 

Medical AidRetirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacyStudy 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.

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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