Assistant General Counsel, US & Canada, Marsh, Mercer

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.

What you need to have:

• 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.

Why join our team:

• 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.