In-House Insight - Legal Technology
Overview
Company | LexisNexis Canada Inc. |
Industry | Technology solutions provider for the legal industry |
Jurisdictions (Country/Region) | Canada & North America |
1- In one sentence: For you, what does it mean to be an in-house lawyer?
It means being a strategically focused lawyer and business partner, with one client who you understand deeply, your employer.
2- Describe the role & responsibilities of a general counsel in:
(i) Your industry
As a GC practicing in an industry that offers technology solutions and research products to lawyers, it's a unique situation. I not only provide legal advice, but also have the opportunity to be very involved in the legal industry generally.
(ii) Your jurisdiction/region
Due to proximity, lawyers in Canada are quite used to working with attorneys in the United States. Our countries have a lot in common. However, Canada is a commonwealth nation, which means our laws are based on UK precedents. Lawyers in the US often see Canada as an extension of the US, which it certainly is not.