Principal Data Scientist II

LexisNexis Legal & Professional

Raleigh, USonsite$163k-$303k/yrPosted Jun 26, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

Are you excited to shape the future of Data Science and drive innovation at scale?

Do you enjoy leading teams and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful data-driven solutions?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( http://www.relx.com ), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles ( https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html ). 1

About the Role

As a senior leader in Data Science, you will help define and deliver the strategic direction for Data Science across the business. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to develop innovative solutions, elevate best practices, and lead teams in delivering high-quality models and insights that drive customer and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Driving best practices across our Data Science functions

Setting strategy and team direction, with a clear vision for Data Science

Working with Product leaders to apply Data Science solutions

Setting a high-bar for model development

Leading small-to-medium sized teams, directly or indirectly

Evaluating and creating new frameworks, and defining methodologies and governance

Requirements

Have excellent communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly to senior stakeholders

Be a natural problem-solver and able to take a lead in collaborating to resolve issues

Have experience in mentoring or training others and acting as a subject matter expert to guide colleagues

Have significant experience in managing larger technical teams, directly or indirectly

Have experience in leading complex projects and customer relationships

Have substantial experience in a Senior Data Scientist role

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 Pattern

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. 1

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.

Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY $163,300 - $303,300.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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Compensation

This Data Scientist role pays $163k-$303k/yr. Within typical range for data scientist roles in United States.

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