LexisNexis
About our Team :
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, serving customers in over 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 is a leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to improve productivity and transform the legal market. We prioritize using the best models from today's top creators for each legal use case.
About LexisNexis Data Sciences:
At LexisNexis, we're redefining legal intelligence through advanced AI. Our teams harness the power of
large language models (LLMs) ,
retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) , and
agentic systems
to build tools that analyze, draft, and reason with legal text. Join us in building AI systems that help legal professionals move faster, think deeper, and operate with confidence. Role Overview: We are seeking a
Senior Manager of Data Science
to lead a high-impact team focused on building intelligent systems powered by
LLMs and RAG architectures . This role centers on delivering AI agents that
generate legal documents ,
interpret contracts , and
autonomously execute multi-step tasks
across complex legal workflows. You’ll drive the strategy, technical execution, and team growth necessary to build next-generation legal assistants—capable of grounded reasoning, contextual document drafting, and interaction with structured and unstructured data sources. Key Responsibilities: Vision & Strategy: Define the roadmap for applying LLMs and agentic AI to real-world legal drafting, summarization, and task automation challenges.
Evangelize and embed AI-driven change across legal product platforms.
Translate evolving generative AI capabilities into tangible customer value within the legal domain.
Technical & Product Leadership: Architect systems that combine foundation models with RAG pipelines to draft contracts, memos, and pleadings grounded in enterprise knowledge.
Guide the development of
AI agents
that perform multi-step reasoning, cite evidence, retrieve domain-specific content, and produce compliant outputs.
Lead evaluation of model performance for generation, summarization, classification, and dialogue-based workflows with legal constraints in mind.
Build scalable prompt engineering frameworks and manage fine-tuning or adaptation of models to legal datasets.
Team & Operational Excellence: Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team of LLM-focused Data Scientists and ML Engineers.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal SMEs, Data Engineers, Product Managers, and Design.
Establish best practices for evaluation, observability, and responsible use of generative AI.
Oversee development of infrastructure to support continuous delivery and monitoring of LLM systems in production environments.
Core Qualifications: Experience Previous people management experience (3+ years) of teams building
LLM-based applications , especially in domains requiring rigor and traceability like legal, finance, or compliance.
Hands-on experience delivering systems using
LangChain ,
LLM agent frameworks ,
vector databases , and
prompt orchestration pipelines .
Strong background in deploying
retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
systems for grounded and auditable responses.
Demonstrated success in taking LLM-powered applications from prototype to production.
Technical Proficiency Proficient with Python and LLM tooling: LangChain, HuggingFace Transformers, OpenAI APIs, and prompt tuning techniques.
Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Solr, Elasticsearch, Qdrant, Weaviate), knowledge graphs, and hybrid retrieval architectures.
Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and model serving tools (TorchServe, Triton, Ray Serve).
Cloud infrastructure experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Preferred Background Graduate degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience.
10 years of post-degree experience, with 4+ years in a data science or applied AI leadership role, with a focus on NLP/LLM systems.
Prior experience in legal tech, legal AI, or document-intensive domains is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ethical/legal considerations in deploying generative AI in professional settings.
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 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: 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. 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. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams
here
. Please read our
Candidate Privacy Policy
. We are 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. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights
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large language models (LLMs) ,
retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) , and
agentic systems
to build tools that analyze, draft, and reason with legal text. Join us in building AI systems that help legal professionals move faster, think deeper, and operate with confidence. Role Overview: We are seeking a
Senior Manager of Data Science
to lead a high-impact team focused on building intelligent systems powered by
LLMs and RAG architectures . This role centers on delivering AI agents that
generate legal documents ,
interpret contracts , and
autonomously execute multi-step tasks
across complex legal workflows. You’ll drive the strategy, technical execution, and team growth necessary to build next-generation legal assistants—capable of grounded reasoning, contextual document drafting, and interaction with structured and unstructured data sources. Key Responsibilities: Vision & Strategy: Define the roadmap for applying LLMs and agentic AI to real-world legal drafting, summarization, and task automation challenges.
Evangelize and embed AI-driven change across legal product platforms.
Translate evolving generative AI capabilities into tangible customer value within the legal domain.
Technical & Product Leadership: Architect systems that combine foundation models with RAG pipelines to draft contracts, memos, and pleadings grounded in enterprise knowledge.
Guide the development of
AI agents
that perform multi-step reasoning, cite evidence, retrieve domain-specific content, and produce compliant outputs.
Lead evaluation of model performance for generation, summarization, classification, and dialogue-based workflows with legal constraints in mind.
Build scalable prompt engineering frameworks and manage fine-tuning or adaptation of models to legal datasets.
Team & Operational Excellence: Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team of LLM-focused Data Scientists and ML Engineers.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal SMEs, Data Engineers, Product Managers, and Design.
Establish best practices for evaluation, observability, and responsible use of generative AI.
Oversee development of infrastructure to support continuous delivery and monitoring of LLM systems in production environments.
Core Qualifications: Experience Previous people management experience (3+ years) of teams building
LLM-based applications , especially in domains requiring rigor and traceability like legal, finance, or compliance.
Hands-on experience delivering systems using
LangChain ,
LLM agent frameworks ,
vector databases , and
prompt orchestration pipelines .
Strong background in deploying
retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
systems for grounded and auditable responses.
Demonstrated success in taking LLM-powered applications from prototype to production.
Technical Proficiency Proficient with Python and LLM tooling: LangChain, HuggingFace Transformers, OpenAI APIs, and prompt tuning techniques.
Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Solr, Elasticsearch, Qdrant, Weaviate), knowledge graphs, and hybrid retrieval architectures.
Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and model serving tools (TorchServe, Triton, Ray Serve).
Cloud infrastructure experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Preferred Background Graduate degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience.
10 years of post-degree experience, with 4+ years in a data science or applied AI leadership role, with a focus on NLP/LLM systems.
Prior experience in legal tech, legal AI, or document-intensive domains is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ethical/legal considerations in deploying generative AI in professional settings.
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 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: 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. 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. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams
here
. Please read our
Candidate Privacy Policy
. We are 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. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights
.
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