Corporate Counsel - Technology Services

at  RELX

Can you provide legal advice and support to a global business?
Can you keep on top of latest technology laws and guidance?
About our Team
Our team are instrumental in providing legal oversight and support for all legal matters for the global technology team supporting RX’s in-person events.
About the Role
As Corporate Counsel, you will proactively identify legal risks and implications of our business transactions and guide our development and roll out of digital solutions. Your skills and expertise will be crucial in leading supporting our global technology function and digital solutions supporting RX’s in-person events, drawing on and escalating matters and risks as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support for a wide variety of technology licenses & services and business and service digital product solution matters
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting a range of contracts and other legal documents, including global technology purchasing and license agreements
• Working closely with digital service solution owners to advise on business and legal matters posed by developments to the services and applicable laws
• Coordinating with Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information is collected, used, and secured in accordance with the law and company policy
• Providing timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, business-oriented solutions
• Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to technology procurement and digital services

Requirements

• Have product services counsel and regulatory experience with building and supporting technology solutions
• Have understanding of how to assess, develop, launch and scale enterprise-focused products
• Show experience in digital, including a thorough understanding of and demonstrated proficiency with technology agreements
• Demonstrate experience with UK, US and international laws looking at content, privacy, IP and consumer protection
• Show comfort translating legal speak for Engineering and Product teams
• Be able to stretch and improve established thinking, processes and system to improve collaboration and efficiency
• At least three years relevant post qualification experience

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

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
Management Level
11 - Professional IC
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Responsibilities

• Providing legal support for a wide variety of technology licenses & services and business and service digital product solution matters
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting a range of contracts and other legal documents, including global technology purchasing and license agreements
• Working closely with digital service solution owners to advise on business and legal matters posed by developments to the services and applicable laws
• Coordinating with Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information is collected, used, and secured in accordance with the law and company policy
• Providing timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, business-oriented solutions
• Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to technology procurement and digital service

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 productiv