Data Scientist

About The Company

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a global leader in providing legal, regulatory, and business information, analytics, and decision tools that empower professionals to make informed decisions, improve productivity, and achieve better outcomes. With a rich history of innovation, LexisNexis was the first to bring legal and business information online through its pioneering Lexis and Nexis services. Serving customers in more than 150 countries with a dedicated workforce of over 11,300 employees worldwide, the company is a vital part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. LexisNexis is committed to advancing the rule of law and supporting the legal and business communities with cutting-edge data solutions and insights.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI and machine learning solutions. You will collaborate closely with other data scientists, data engineers, and cross-functional teams to create impactful data-driven products that enhance the quality of data sources serving our end-user products. Your expertise will help shape our AI capabilities, ensuring they align with business objectives and customer needs. You will also be responsible for analyzing large datasets to identify meaningful patterns and trends, guiding junior team members, and establishing best practices and governance frameworks for AI development.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience or a PhD with at least 6 years of experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Proven expertise in working with large language models (LLMs) and transformer-based architectures such as BERT, RoBERTa, T5, and others is essential. You should have hands-on experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or AWS cloud services. Familiarity with applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, and Mistral is required. You must demonstrate proficiency in machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests, alongside advanced programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages. Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, and experience mentoring junior data scientists are also necessary for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and implement innovative AI solutions that address complex business challenges.
• Lead the development of sophisticated AI and machine learning models, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze extensive datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that inform AI development and enhance data quality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and business stakeholders, to ensure AI solutions meet strategic objectives and customer requirements.
• Evaluate existing frameworks, define new methodologies, and establish governance standards for AI and data science processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practices in AI and machine learning.
• Partner with product leaders to integrate data science solutions into existing and new products, ensuring seamless deployment and performance.
• Lead small to medium-sized teams, managing project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations effectively.

Benefits

We prioritize the well-being and happiness of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. Our benefits include health benefits covering medical, dental, and vision plans through multiple carriers, ensuring you and your family are well cared for. We offer retirement plans such as a 401(k) with matching contributions and an Employee Share Purchase Plan to help you secure your financial future. Our wellness programs include access to a wellness platform with incentives, a Headspace app subscription for mindfulness, and employee assistance programs. Additional benefits include short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. We also provide family benefits such as bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuting expenses. To promote community engagement, we offer up to two paid days annually for participation in Employee Resource Groups and volunteering activities.

Equal Opportunity

LexisNexis is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to providing a fair, accessible, and supportive hiring process. If you require accommodation during the application process due to a disability or other need, please contact us through our Applicant Support Form or reach out directly. We value diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.