Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel Marsh &
McLennan Companies, Inc. Sydney, Australia

Commercial Counsel Marsh &
McLennan Companies, Inc. Sydney, Australia Posted 5 days ago Permanent Competitive

Commercial Counsel

Company:

MMC Corporate
Description:

Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in Sydney or Melbourne
Commercial Counsel
What can you expect?
Looking for an exciting role which will provide a sense of ownership? This is a great opportunity for a mid-level lawyer to expand your skills and progress with a global company.
This role would suit someone that demonstrated a willingness to take on increased responsibilities and is able to act independently (with support from senior lawyers), has excellent planning and organisational skills for project development and implementation, and is efficient at completing tasks timely to support internal and external clients demands.
What is in it for you?
At Marsh McLennan, we recognise that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.
We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!

• Flexible work arrangements
• Become part of a global leader that has one of the strongest reputations in its industry
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
• Great team environment with supportive colleagues

We will count on you to:

• Provide expert and commercial legal advice in a timely and professional manner to all aspects of the Marsh &
  Mercer Australia businesses
• Work on contracts with our clients, suppliers and the insurance market generally
• Work on industry specific materials such a binding authority, opinion letter, attestation, Authorised Representative agreement, or distributor agreement.
• Analysis of and advice on new and/or changing laws and regulations
• Identify liability exposure and provide solutions to manage and reduce risk to Marsh &
  Mercer
• Effective management of outside counsel and review of outside counsel work product.
• Provide supervision and development to junior team members
• Liaison between the legal team and rest of the corporate group

• Assisting in producing reports, manuals, and presentations
• Other tasks as directed by the manager, Chief Commercial Counsel, Pacific

What you need to have:

• Pro-active and highly organised
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work autonomously and accurately to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of writing and communication skills
• Ability to draft and edit concisely
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

About us:

Marsh McLennan (NYSE:
MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "
Anchor day"
perweek on which their full team will be together in person. Note:
the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.
Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal &
Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.

Job ID R_261731

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