** The preferred locations for this role will be New York City, Dayton, OH or Raleigh, NC. Candidates outside of these locations will be expected to travel to these and other locations, as required.
We are seeking candidates who have depth of experience using AI tools and technology in the course of performing the role in a technology enabled corporate setting. **
About Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers across the global legal market with leading information, analytics, and technology solutions. We support law firms, corporate legal departments, and government entities in advancing the rule of law and improving legal outcomes.
Our Legal Market business is focused on innovation, commercial growth, and delivering exceptional customer value. We are seeking a strategic and experienced HR leader to help shape the talent and organizational strategy that enables this success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Vice President, North America Human Resources, the Director will drive the establishment and development of the General Management Leadership Development Program, which will support future pipeline of leaders within LexisNexis Legal and Professional.
Responsibilities
Create and scale a General Management Leadership Development Program that serves as the company’s primary source of future General Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Operational talent and Strategy leads. Design and launch a world-class General Management Leadership Development Program
Establish program vision, operating model, governance, and success metrics
Develop participant selection criteria and assessment methodologies
Create rotational frameworks and developmental experiences
Design program branding, value proposition, and long-term growth strategy
Build a sustainable talent pipeline model that aligns with enterprise succession needs
Executive Partnership & Talent Planning
Partner with executive leadership to identify future talent needs
Work directly with General Managers, functional leaders, and business presidents to develop meaningful rotational assignments
Secure executive sponsorship and engagement across the enterprise
Facilitate talent reviews and participant placement discussions
Ensure participants receive high-impact assignments with measurable business outcomes
University & Talent Pipeline Development
Develop strategic relationships with leading universities and business schools
Establish partnerships with faculty, career centers, honors programs, and student organizations
Create annual campus engagement and recruiting strategies
Build a differentiated employer brand that attracts high-potential leadership talent
Represent the company at recruiting events, conferences, leadership forums, and university programs
Recruitment & Selection
Lead recruitment efforts for annual cohorts
Design candidate assessment processes
Evaluate candidates for leadership potential, learning agility, business acumen, initiative, and cultural impact
Partner with executives on final selection decisions
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience
For the inaugural cohort, recruit and hire 5–10 participants for future program entry.
Leadership Development & Participant Experience
Design onboarding experiences and development journeys
Create leadership curriculum and learning experiences
Coordinate executive speakers, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities
Establish coaching and sponsorship frameworks
Monitor participant performance and development throughout the program
Support post-program placement and career progression
Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve recruiting, assessment, learning, and talent development
Ensure program participants develop practical AI fluency and understand how AI is reshaping business leadership
Identify innovative approaches to talent management and leadership development
Serve as an advocate for experimentation, learning, and modernization
Program Operations & Continuous Improvement
Manage program budget and resources
Measure program outcomes and effectiveness
Track retention, promotion rates, inclusive representation, and leadership pipeline impact
Continuously improve program design based on participant and executive feedback
Bachelor’s degree required
12-15 years of experience in one or more of the following: Human Resources, General Management, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Consulting, Executive Development, High-Potential Talent Programs
Demonstrated track record of success in large, complex global organizations
Collaborative and humble approach to work
Naturally attracts exceptional talent and builds trusted relationships
High initiative and ability to work quickly in a change-rich environment
Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior leaders; builds credibility
Communicates effectively with students, managers and senior executives and with both internal and external stakeholders
Successful coach and people-developer
Preferred
Experience designing and launching programs from inception
Experience working directly with executive leadership teams
Experience recruiting top-tier university talent
Experience within technology, information services, consulting, professional services, or growth-oriented organizations
Strong understanding of AI and its impact on business and leadership
Graduate degree (MBA, Master’s in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field)
What We Offer
The opportunity to shape the people strategy of a market-leading legal technology organization.
A collaborative and purpose-driven culture.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Professional growth within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
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.
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Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY $163,300 - $303,300. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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