Marsh McLennan Agency Regional Counsel

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

Marsh McLennan (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 Minneapolis, MN, Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX.

The 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 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.

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 marshmclennan.com, 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, perso