Licensing Specialist

Are you a data-driven critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail?

Do you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on common goals?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

WFH, Washington, DC metro area preferred

LexisNexis is looking for a licensing specialist. Experience preferred; entry level considered.

Our licensing team manages 700+ relationships with third-party providers of news and data, a world-class content set which is foundational to LexisNexis, a premier provider of online research and monitoring tools.

This position will initially focus on important administrative tasks supporting the licensing team, and can grow into broader responsibilities, including negotiating licenses and managing licensor relationships.

The licensing team is a hub; our team members gain exposure to other LexisNexis teams such as legal, accounts payable, sales, marketing, customer service, and product development.

Responsibilities

Preparing and delivering reports to licensors to verify usage of content and related fees / royalties

Following established procedures to ensure LexisNexis complies with legal requirements in licenses

Utilizing tools such as Salesforce and our proprietary backend systems to determine which sources of news and data are available to LexisNexis customers

Confirming the technical accuracy of content descriptions in sales and marketing materials delivered to prospective customers

Helping prepare updates to inform LexisNexis executives and teams of key content developments

Performing ad hoc analysis of basic data using Microsoft Excel and similar tools

Performing a wide variety of similar administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent career experience)

Be a data-driven critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail

Be a close reader and excellent writer; in the 3rd paragraph of your cover letter, explain what attracts you to this position, as well as your near-term and mid-term career aspirations

Possess proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel

Be fluent in English; other languages a plus

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 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 Benefits : Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan

Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

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 Group, 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 : , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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