What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marsh McLennan Agency Regional Counsel position at Marsh McLennan?
Company : Marsh McLennan AgencyDescription : At Marsh McLennan, we promote a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love, or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) is seeking an in-house counsel to serve the legal needs of its Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA) business unit. MMA’s Legal Team is seeking the following role which will report to MMA’s General Counsel in New York. We are open to candidates located in San Diego, CA, Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, Minneapolis, MN, and New York City.Regional CounselThe Regional Counsel is responsible for providing strategic and tactical legal advice to MMA’s US / Canadian business, advising its regional leadership teams, assisting with commercial contracting and associated matters, including being familiar with corporate, privacy and technology law and related fields. Working closely with the business and other members of the Legal Team, among other duties, the Regional Counsel will : Provide advisory services to assigned regional leadership teams.Review and negotiate a broad range of contracts for MMA including client service, vendor, and data privacy agreements.Provide implementation assistance and direction for spoke and fold acquisitions.Provide drafting, review, and integration assistance for M&A acquisitions.Coordinate with other Regional Counsel in developing and implementing cross-regional initiatives.Communicate company and legal department policies and approval processes to in-house clients.We will count on you to : Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior regional leadership teams.Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with clients and vendors from all industry sectors.Contribute to Marsh McLennan Agency’s acquisition strategy by providing drafting, review, due diligence, and integration assistance.Advise on legal, regulatory, and business risks related to the Marsh McLennan Agency business.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 : At least 7 years’ experience at a law firm or in-house at a reputable company.Familiarity and experience with the insurance industry.Law degree from an accredited law school.Member of the Bar of a US state.What makes you stand out?Insurance broker 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 an 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
