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Senior Legal Taxonomist (UK) Fixed-Term Contract

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RELX Group

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Research & Development
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You should have legal qualifications, knowledge of multiple practice areas, tax law experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and technical aptitude for taxonomy systems.
  • You will develop legal topic hierarchies, conduct research, create classification rules, enhance news alerts, apply AI for classification, and collaborate on best practices with global teams.

Requirements

  • Broad knowledge of legal content and concepts across multiple practice areas.
  • Qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or equivalent tax qualification, or a professional qualification in Librarianship with substantial law library experience.
  • Experience in tax law or taxation issues is advantageous.
  • Strong collaborative, negotiating, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to organize legal information in a clear and intuitive way.
  • Technical ability and aptitude for learning proprietary taxonomy management systems.
  • Attention to detail and sensitivity to language nuances.
  • Good communication skills and experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain topic hierarchies for legal and tax practice areas.
  • Conduct legal research to define the scope and breadth of legal topics.
  • Create and maintain classification rules for our Lexis+ corpus.
  • Collaborate with internal experts to identify opportunities for taxonomy expansion.
  • Enhance the quality of Current Awareness and legal news alerts.
  • Apply AI capabilities to develop innovative methods of identifying and classifying legal topics.
  • Collaborate with global taxonomy teams to develop and apply best practices.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer remote or hybrid working options for this role.

What is the duration of the contract for the Senior Legal Taxonomist position?

The fixed-term contract will run for 1 year, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualification as a solicitor, barrister, equivalent tax qualification, or a professional qualification in Librarianship with substantial law library experience is required.

Is experience in tax law necessary for this position?

Experience in tax law or taxation issues is advantageous but not strictly necessary.

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Legal Taxonomist?

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining topic hierarchies for legal and tax practice areas, conducting legal research, creating classification rules, collaborating with internal experts, and applying AI capabilities to improve taxonomy.

Are flexible working hours available?

Yes, we promote flexible hours, allowing you to work when you are most productive.

What benefits does LexisNexis offer to its employees?

Employees enjoy a generous holiday allowance, health screening, wellbeing programs, life assurance, a contributory pension scheme, and many other benefits including access to learning resources.

Is there an emphasis on work/life balance in this role?

Yes, we promote a healthy work/life balance with various wellbeing initiatives and support for your long-term goals.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there is access to extensive learning and development resources to support your career growth.

Does LexisNexis provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, LexisNexis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

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Mission & Purpose

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