In-House Counsel

LexisNexis Canada supports in-house counsel with strategic legal resources designed to meet the complex needs of the corporate environment. Quickly access precedents, expert analysis, and compliance tools to manage risk, support decision-making, and enhance legal efficiency within the organization.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Ontario Employment Standards Adjudication Tribunal, British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Canada Competition Tribunal and more.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. For in-house counsel, we have several relevant publications such as:
- Canadian Employment Benefits & Pension Guide
- Canadian Business Corporations Law - Volume 1 to 3 (McGuinness, Coombs)
- Counselling Corporations and Advising Businesses (Iacovelli an Lan)
- Canadian Commercial Law Guide

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For in-house counsel, there are several relevant volumes including Employment, Business Corporations, Access to information and Privacy, Partnerships, Commercial (Sales of Goods), Competition and Foreign Investment, Commercial Law (Consumer Protection) and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

International Content also available:

In-house counsel advising on U.S. operations will benefit from expert resources on corporate law, M&A, and employment, with practical tools and updates that support risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making across jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools developed by 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This module helps in-house legal professionals draft with confidence, manage risk, and align legal strategy with business objectives across a wide range of practice areas.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support in-house counsel in navigating legal, operational, and strategic responsibilities across the business. It offers:

400+ Precedents, including:

- Common Commercial Agreements
- Employment Contracts and Policies
- Confidentiality and Privacy Templates

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Practical insights on corporate liability, compliance, and risk management
- Clause-level guidance for internal policies, governance, and regulatory matters

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Contract Management Resource Kit
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements Resource Kit
- In-House Company Policies Resource Kit
- Legal Compliance Resource Kit
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool to proactively manage risk, support strategic decision-making, and ensure enterprise-wide compliance.
 

Tracking Statutes Affected

In-house counsel must navigate a wide range of legal areas—from corporate governance and regulatory compliance to employment, privacy, and industry-specific legislation. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Canada Business Corporations Act
- Privacy and Data Protection Laws (e.g., PIPEDA, provincial equivalents)
- Employment Standards and Occupational Health & Safety Acts
- Sector-specific regulations (e.g., financial services, healthcare, energy)
 

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Real-Time Legal News: Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events—often within 24 hours—across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients—so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice or In-House Counsel Newsletter