Commercial Counsel London (12m FTC maternity cover)
An opportunity has come up for a Commercial Lawyer to join Marsh on a 12m FTC to cover a maternity leave. You will work closely with the business and Marsh Legal team on day-to-day contractual and strategic commercial position would likely be suitable for a candidate with previous experience in commercial/contract work and an interest in supporting risk strategy / innovation projects.
We will count on you to:
Have strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions to both internal and external clients and achieve an appropriate balance between Marsh McLennans commercial objectives and risk appetite
Advise on legal issues as appropriate
Effectively identify risk issues and escalate upwards as appropriate
Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation
Assist the department by supporting the business innovation and identify/manage risks of new products services and projects escalating to senior team members as required
Report promptly and accurately on specific cases and trends according to the Departments reporting processes
Take the initiative; identify issues that go beyond the specific project requested by the internal client
Take on projects important to the department or the internal client and manage these effectively and to completion
Be enthusiastic and keen to develop a long-term career in-house
What you need to have:
LLB or equivalent legal qualification
Excellent document drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment manging multiple deadlines and tasks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well
What makes you stand out
Experience with general commercial legal matters (commercial contracts data protection IP and digital technology matters)
Relevant experience within a professional services insurance or financial services company
Experience with legal tools
Experience supporting risk strategy and/or innovation projects (new propositions operating model change strategic risk initiatives)
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
Required Experience:
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