Marsh McLennan

Counsel

Marsh McLennan$110K — $220K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Admitted to the bar in New York or relevant location.
  • Strong ability in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to support commercial initiatives.
  • Excellent judgment and communication skills with financial acumen.
  • Attention to detail with analytical ability and discretion regarding confidential information.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to company management on legal matters regarding reinsurance and risk advisory.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client service agreements and technology contracts.
  • Support the business in negotiating strategic alliance and referral agreements.
  • Provide legal advice on innovation initiatives for new product development.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders globally to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and interesting work.
  • Vibrant and inclusive culture fostering collaboration and impact.
  • Broad range of career opportunities and rewards to enhance well-being.
Full Job Description
Company:
Marsh Corporate

Description:

Marsh's Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs (LCPA) department promotes a culture in which ethical, lawful, and risk mindful behavior is encouraged and reinforced. We are looking for a commercially oriented in-house counsel to support the corporate legal needs of its Guy Carpenter businesses.

The position will report to the Chief Counsel for North America, who is based at the Company's headquarters in New York. This is a hybrid role with a requirement of working three days in the office per week.

What you can expect:
  • Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders at various levels around the world.
  • Be an integral part of streamlining processes and identifying efficiencies.
  • Communicate with key stakeholders and leadership.


We will count on you to:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to various levels of Company management on a broad range of Guy Carpenter's reinsurance brokerage and risk advisory businesses in the US and Canada.
  • Handle the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of contracts, including domestic and global client services agreements, RFPs with prospective clients, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements and technology contracts.
  • Support the business in developing, drafting and negotiating strategic alliance agreements, joint marketing agreements and referral agreements with third parties, including in the reinsurance, cyber and technology space.
  • Provide advice and counsel to the Company's innovation initiatives as the business seeks to develop new products and solutions.


What you'll need to have:
  • A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department, including providing client advice and transactional support and working with client service agreements and technology contracts.
  • Admitted to the bar in New York or in the location where the position will be based.
  • Ability to be a creative problem solver and to support a diverse range of commercial initiatives.
  • Excellent judgment, excellent communication and negotiating skills, financial acumen, project management skills, and a willingness and ability to work as a part of a team.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with business colleagues and exercise sound legal and commercial judgment in providing advice and determining when to escalate issues.
  • Keen attention to detail, excellent analytical ability, and discretion with confidential information.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, to handle multiple priorities, to prioritize assignments and to work efficiently.


What makes you stand out:
  • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
  • Top-notch organization skills and the ability to analyze and refine business processes and workflows
  • Excellent responsivity to team and to business colleagues
  • Professional growth-oriented mindset evidenced by a desire to learn and improve continuously


Why join our team:
  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $110,100 to $220,100.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
NASDAQ

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