Legal Counsel

This job is with Marsh McLennan, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. What Can You ExpectMarsh McLennan Ireland is seeking talented individuals for an exciting opportunity for a permanent Legal Counsel role within its high-performing Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs team.You will become a member of the Legal Department supporting the Mercer and Marsh businesses in Ireland, working closely with local and regional colleagues in the wider Marsh McLennan business to provide a high-quality and varied legal service.The role will focus on a wide range of matter including commercial contracting, disputes, project and regulatory work in areas such as financial services, insurance broking, outsourced administration, consulting and trusts. While much of the work is focused on our Irish business, you will also have the opportunity to work on European and global matters.While you will be a member of a highly supportive and experienced team of 15 colleagues in Ireland (and more than 50 in across Europe) this role will suit a lawyer who is excited about taking on responsibility to manage matters independently and interact with colleagues at all levels within the organisation and with our clients.This role will report to the Chief Counsel, Ireland as part of a team of 15 in Ireland, within a larger European Legal Department.We Will Rely On You ToDraft and negotiate contracts and other legal documents with clients, vendors and third parties.Maintain a docket of active and potential disputes, guide investigations, set case strategy, negotiate settlements, and supervise external counsel.Be a strategic legal adviser on projects across the Irish business.Actively participate in development of new propositions and projects to respond to regulatory change.Provide advice on legal issues and developments, legal risk, relevant regulatory issues as well as policy drafting.Support ongoing regulatory initiatives across the business.Assist with knowhow, template and self-help tool development for Department and the business.Effectively prioritise work and manage time. Communicate regularly with business colleagues and partner with them.Escalate key issues for decision or information using appropriate judgement as to when to do so.Proactively develop self and educate self on relevant laws and industry themes.Qualifications & ExperienceWhat you will need to have:Holds a current practising certificate from Ireland or other common law jurisdiction.Minimum 3+ years' PQE.Strong commercial contracts or disputes experience.SkillsEffectively prioritize work by understanding competing priorities and make appropriate judgments regarding relative importance.Manage time efficiently; use appropriate judgment in determining how much time to spend on a project or matter.Take the initiative; identify areas for enhanced efficiency and issues that go beyond the specific project requested by our business partners.Team player and able to work effectively within a small team.CommunicationsBe able to articulate and educate business colleagues on key legal and regulatory issues and developments.Use clear language and take a view on legal issues - we are not a team that sits on the fence!Able to facilitate and embrace team culture and diversity.What Makes You Stand OutExperience in Irish Financial Services, Insurance and/or Pensions Law & Regulation would be a bonus but is not necessary.Why Join Our TeamWe help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate 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.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, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs.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.