Counsel

Counsel

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal, Compliance, & Public Affairs team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Toronto and is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Counsel, you will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical advice to Marsh McLennan’s Marsh McLennan Agency US/Canadian businesses, advising on commercial contracting and associated matters. You will work closely with the business and other members of the Legal Team to review and negotiate various agreements, including client service agreements, consulting agreements, statements of work, insurance carrier appointment contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Additionally, you will review Requests for Proposals and prepare responses in compliance with Company contractual requirements while communicating company and legal department policies and approval processes for contract changes to in-house clients.

The role will report to Marsh & McLennan Agency’s Chief Commercial Counsel.

We will count on you to:

Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with clients from all industry sectors

Contribute to and reinforce the Marsh McLennan Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs (“LCPA”) Department’s Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organization

Demonstrate strong written and oral communications skills

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:

Be a Member of the Bar of a Canadian province or US state

Law degree from an accredited law school, plus at least 2+ years’ experience at a law firm or in-house at a reputable company, with a focus on commercial contracting

What makes you stand out?

A strong desire to be a commercial contracting specialist

Prior US experience is an asset

Insurance industry knowledge or experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong negotiator

A self-starter capable of working independently, while part of a collegial team

The ability to handle a high volume of work with competing priorities

Strong project management skills

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.