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About the Role

An exciting opportunity has come up for a mid-level, commercial lawyer looking to develop their career within a leading professional services firm. You would work closely with the business and Marsh Legal team on day-to-day contractual and strategic commercial matters. You would be responsible for managing day-to-day contractual queries. The position would likely be suitable for a candidate with previous experience in commercial/contract work. You would need to be a self-starter with the ability to quickly grasp the risks, issues and opportunities faced by the organisation. Particular interest in financial services, insurance or digital solutions would be a positive but equally happy to work outside traditional area of expertise.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, pragmatic solutions to internal and external clients, balancing commercial objectives and risk appetite.
Advise on legal issues.
Identify and escalate risk issues.
Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge for compliance with policies and legislation.
Support business innovation and manage risks of new products and services.
Report promptly and accurately on specific cases and trends.
Identify issues beyond specific project requests.
Manage important departmental or client projects to completion.
Develop a long-term in-house career.

Requirements

LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
Mid-level lawyer (3+ years PQE).
Excellent document drafting and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Previous experience managing multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with ability to manage expectations.

Skills

Experience with general commercial legal matters (commercial contracts, data protection, IP, digital technology).
Experience within professional services, insurance, or financial services.
Experience with legal tools.

Location

London
Hybrid

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-level
3+ years PQE
Previous experience in commercial/contract work

Education Level

LLB or equivalent legal qualification

Benefits

Professional development opportunities.
Interesting work.
Supportive leaders.
Vibrant and inclusive culture.
Opportunity to work with talented colleagues.
Range of career opportunities.
Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being.

About the Company

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance, capital, people and investments, and management consulting.
Advises clients in 130 countries.
Annual revenue over $27 billion with more than 95,000 colleagues.
Helps build confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.

Equal Opportunity

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.
Aims to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity across various characteristics protected by applicable law.
An equal opportunities employer.
Committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability for full participation in the recruitment process.