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.
