Commercial Counsel (Insurance) 3-5 years PQE

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Company:
MMC Corporate

Description:

Commercial Lawyer (Insurance) - Belfast (Mid-Level, 3 - 5 years' PQE)

An exciting opportunity has come up within Marsh McLennan Legal team for a mid-level, commercial lawyer looking to develop their career within a leading professional services firm.
We are a global consulting leader in health, talent, retirement and investments. We believe in building brighter futures - providing trusted advice and solutions and building healthier and more sustainable outcomes for our clients, colleagues and communities. We're part of Marsh McLennan, the world's leading professional services firm in risk, strategy and people. We work side by side across disciplines, industries, businesses and borders to solve our clients' most complex problems.
Given the success of our Legal Commercial Team in Belfast, we are looking to further expand our team to bring in a mid-level lawyer to join our high performing and well-regarded legal team.

What can you expect:
* Working closely with the Marsh and Mercer businesses in the UK on day-to-day contractual and strategic commercial matters
* Responsible for handling contractual queries and escalations from the commercial paralegal team and support with the general management of the team as it has grown. To begin with, you will not have any direct reports however there is the potential for management opportunities available with this role as you grow if desired
* You will also have the chance to work closely with the global legal team when working on cross-border contracts and projects, particularly across the EU. The position would likely be suitable for a candidate with previous experience in commercial and contractual work in the insurance sector, preferably with some experience supervising or supporting other team members.

What's in it for you?
* We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis
* Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more
* The opportunity to pursue a career in a dynamic, in-house legal team for a leading, global organisation

We will count on you to:
* Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and ancillary legal documentation
* Negotiate contracts with third party providers, working closely with our Compliance teams for regulatory input
* Confidently liaise with the business on day-to-day contractual queries and lead on key client negotiations
* Act as an escalation point to the commercial paralegal team in the first instance and provide technical feedback where necessary
* Collaborate with the commercial paralegal team to maintain and update template agreements and implement process developments
* Support the wider Legal team with internal projects and various commercial matters
* Assist with the development and delivery of internal legal training and business updates
* Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation
* Be a team player, bring your ideas and enthusiasm to the role

What you need to have:
* 3-5 years' PQE (qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales or an equivalent common law jurisdiction)
* A commercial lawyer with good technical skills
* Relevant experience in a professional services firm, financial services organisation or law firm
* Excellent document drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
* Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions
* Effectively able to prioritise work by understanding competing demands and making appropriate judgments regarding relative importance
* A team player that offers to help colleagues and shares workload

What makes you stand out?
* Experience in supervising junior team members/paralegals or being a contact for contractual escalations would be advantageous
* Experience in the insurance sector is highly preferrable
* Experience working with data protection legislation and negotiating DPAs

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Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us 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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at TAUK@mmc.com