Overview
Senior Counsel Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at Marsh McLennan Companies
Title: Senior Counsel
Company: Marsh McLennan Companies
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Law/Legal, Finance & Banking
Description:
At Marsh McLennan, we promote a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your
inclusive
energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love, or what your religious beliefs are.
You are
welcome here.
Marsh McLennan’s Legal Team is seeking a Senior Counsel for our Toronto office.
What can you expect?
The Senior Counsel is responsible for providing strategic and tactical legal advice to Marsh McLennan’s Marsh and Mercer US businesses, advising on 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 Senior Counsel will:
Review and negotiate client engagement letters, client service agreements, consulting agreements and statements of work (SOW)
Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and prepare responses in compliance with Company contractual requirements
Review and negotiate data privacy and security agreements
Communicate company and legal department policies and approval processes for contract changes to in-house clients
The role will report to Marsh McLennan’s Chief Counsel, Contracting Solutions – Marsh & Mercer US.What is in it for you? Marsh McLennan offers competitive
employee benefits
and a thriving culture so that you can bring your authentic self to work A company with a strong brand and strong results to match
Culture of internal mobility,
collaboration
and valued partnership with the business
Employee Resource Groups which provide connections to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
Competitive pay
(salary and bonus potential)
Hybrid work model – minimum 3 days per week in a new,
modern
office environment
Full benefits package
– starting day one: medical, dental, vision, retirement and savings program, disability benefits, insurance coverage, opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, etc.
Generous Parental Leave and
education
support policy
Robust vacation and
paid time off
to give back to your community
We will count on you to:
Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with clients from all industry sectors
Advise on legal, regulatory, and business risks related to the Marsh & Mercer US 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 4 years’ experience at a law firm or in-house at a reputable company, with a focus on commercial contracting
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