Legal Counsel

6 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Mercer Full time

We are currently hiring for the position of **Legal Counsel - Generalist**.

**What can you expect?** This is an exciting opportunity for lawyers who are looking to make a move in-house or for established in-house lawyers seeking to join a leading global professional services organization. At Marsh McLennan, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic and experienced Legal, Risk & Compliance team. We also offer the potential for hybrid working flexibility.

**Why join us?** At Marsh, we believe that every colleague has the right to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We value our employees and offer a range of benefits to ensure they feel valued and supported each day, including:

- Leading training and development programs
- Brand new agile workspaces
- A professional environment where your career path is supported and valued within our global organization
- A great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues

**What will you be responsible for?** As a Legal Counsel, you will provide advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and financial services related legal issues. This includes:

- General advice and guidance
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements and documents, including insurer terms of business, terms of engagement, delegated authority, confidentiality, consultancy, and supplier agreements
- Financial services regulation and change
- Insurance broker duties and obligations, including disclosure and conflicts of interest
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Reviewing marketing and communication material
- Projects and strategic initiatives
- Privacy and confidentiality

**What qualifications do you need?** To be considered for this role, you should have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience with a current practicing certificate or the ability to obtain one. Ideally, you will have experience within the insurance industry, but experience gained in financial services within a law firm or large corporate organization will also be considered. Litigation experience is an advantage but not essential.

**About Marsh**:
**Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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