Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in Sydney or Melbourne.Commercial CounselWhat 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.Flexible work arrangementsBecome part of a global leader that has one of the strongest reputations in its industryProfessional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisationGreat team environment with supportive colleaguesWe 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 businessesWork on contracts with our clients, suppliers and the insurance market generallyWork on industry specific materials such as binding authority, opinion letter, attestation, Authorised Representative agreement, or distributor agreement.Analysis of and advice on new and/or changing laws and regulationsIdentify liability exposure and provide solutions to manage and reduce risk to Marsh & MercerEffective management of outside counsel and review of outside counsel work product.Provide supervision and development to junior team membersLiaison between the legal team and rest of the corporate groupAssisting in producing reports, manuals, and presentationsOther tasks as directed by the manager, Chief Commercial Counsel, PacificWhat you need to have:Pro-active and highly organisedThrive in a high-pressure environmentAbility to work autonomously and accurately to meet multiple deadlinesStrong attention to detail with a high level of writing and communication skillsAbility to draft and edit conciselyStrong Microsoft Office skillsAbout 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr