Marsh McLennan Agency Regional Counsel

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 Companies (MMC) is seeking an in-house counsel to serve the legal needs of its Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA) business unit.  MMA’s Legal Team is seeking the following role which will report to MMA’s General Counsel in New York. We are open to candidates located in San Diego, CA, Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, Minneapolis, MN, Atlanta, GA and New York City. Regional Counsel The Regional Counsel is responsible for providing strategic and tactical legal advice to MMA’s US/Canadian business, advising its regional leadership teams, assisting with 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 Regional Counsel will:Provide advisory services to assigned regional leadership teamsReview and negotiate a broad range of contracts for MMA including client service, vendor, and data privacy agreementsProvide implementation assistance and direction for spoke and fold acquisitionsProvide drafting, review, and integration assistance for M&A acquisitionsCoordinate with other Regional Counsel in developing and implementing cross-regional initiativesCommunicate company and legal department policies and approval processes to in-house clientsWe will count on you to:Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior regional leadership teamsDraft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with clients and vendors from all industry sectorsContribute to Marsh McLennan Agency’s acquisition strategy by providing drafting, review, due diligence and integration assistanceAdvise on legal, regulatory, and business risks related to the Marsh McLennan Agency businessContribute to and reinforce the Marsh McLennan Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs (“LCPA”) Department’s Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organizationDemonstrate strong written and oral communications skillsCollaborate effectively with business, operations and legal and compliance colleaguesPromote an ethical culture where employees are encouraged to voice their concerns and opinionsAbove all, exercise sound judgmentWhat you need to have:At least 7 years’ experience at a law firm or in-house at a reputable companyFamiliarity and experience with the insurance industryLaw degree from an accredited law schoolMember of the Bar of a US stateWhat makes you stand out?Insurance broker industry knowledge or experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong negotiatorA self-starter capable of working independently, while part of a collegial teamThe ability to handle a high volume of work with competing prioritiesStrong project management skillsWhy 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.Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow 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, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $162,300 to $324,500.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.Job SummaryJob number: R_288874Date posted : 2025-01-02Profession: Legal, Compliance & RiskEmployment type: Regular