Counsel / Senior Legal Specialist

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Marsh McLennan Full time $119,200 - $169,200
Company:MercerDescription:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs team at Marsh McLennan. This role is based in Toronto.  It is a hybrid role, requiring at least three days a week in the office.

As a Counsel or Senior Legal Specialist, you will provide strategic and tactical legal guidance to Marsh McLennan's Marsh and Mercer US business, focusing on commercial contracting and related matters. Collaborating closely with the business and other members of the Legal Team, your responsibilities will include reviewing and negotiating client engagement letters, client service agreements, consulting agreements, and statements of work (SOW). You will also assess Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and prepare responses that align with Company contractual requirements, negotiate data privacy and security agreements, and effectively communicate company and legal department policies and approval processes for contract modifications to internal colleagues.

We will count on you to:

  • Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with clients from all industry sectors
  • Advise on legal, regulatory, and business risks related to the Marsh & Mercer US business
  • Contribute to and reinforce the Marsh McLennan Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs ("LCPA") Department's Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organization
  • Collaborate effectively with business, operations and legal and compliance colleagues
  • Promote an ethical culture where employees are encouraged to voice their concerns and opinions
  • Above all, exercise sound judgment

What you need to have: 

  • A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in Canada or the US at a law firm or in-house at a reputable company, with a focus on commercial contracting
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong negotiation skills

What makes you stand out?

  • A foreign trained lawyer that is not yet qualified in Canada or the US, but has a minimum of 5 years of commercial agreements experience working with US businesses may be considered as a Senior Legal Specialist
  • A strong desire to be a commercial contracts specialist
  • Prior US experience
  • A self-starter capable of working independently, while part of a collegial team

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 impact 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.
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit , or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing 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 color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact 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" per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $119,200 to $169,200.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, retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.This is a Replacement position.

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