Assistant General Counsel, US&C, Marsh, Mercer Litigation

Marsh McLennan

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our General Counsel team at Marsh & Mercer, US & Canada. This role will be based in New York. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. We will count on you to: Manage relationships with outside counsel. Contribute to and reinforce the Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs Department’s Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organization. Provide legal counsel and guidance to management on strategies and solutions to anticipated and identified legal, regulatory and/or compliance issues of concern. Provide advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to business areas. Work both collaboratively with other team members and independently in managing complex docket consisting of litigation, claims, circumstances, subpoenas, and other matters.

Requirements

• Law degree
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills, financial acumen, project management skills, and the willingness and ability to work as a part of a team.
• 5+ years experience in the litigation group of a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with insurance industry, insurance regulations or insurance coverage litigation and/or familiarity with the retirement, healthcare and career consulting industries, benefits litigation and/or governing regulations, including ERISA and HIPAA.
• Be admitted to the bar in New York.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with outside counsel.
• Contribute to and reinforce the Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs Department’s Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organization.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to management on strategies and solutions to anticipated and identified legal, regulatory and/or compliance issues of concern.
• Provide advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to business areas.
• Work both collaboratively with other team members and independently in managing complex docket consisting of litigation, claims, circumstances, subpoenas, and other matters.

Benefits

• 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.
• health and welfare benefits
• tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees