Commercial Counsel

Marsh Agency; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh invites applications for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join the team in Australia. The role is based in Sydney or Melbourne and operates on a hybrid model requiring at least three days in the office each week.

You will provide commercial legal support across Marsh and Mercer Australia, draft and negotiate contracts, review marketing materials for compliance and advise on regulatory matters. This position suits a lawyer who can work independently with support from senior lawyers in a global

Qualifications

• Experience as a lawyer in commercial, corporate or insurance-related legal work.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed attention to detail, drafting skills and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical and commercial legal advice across the Marsh and Mercer Australia businesses
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers and the insurance market
• Review marketing materials for legal and regulatory compliance
• Prepare and advise on industry-specific materials such as binding authorities, opinion letters, attestations, Authorised Representative agreements and distributor agreements
• Analyse new and changing laws and regulations and advise on their impact
• Identify legal exposure and recommend solutions to reduce risk to Marsh and Mercer
• Manage external counsel and review the quality of their work
• Support and develop junior team members
• Liaise between the legal team and the broader corporate group

Skills

Commercial law experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Commercial team at Marsh. This role will be based in Sydney or Melbourne. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This 12-month fixed term contract offers the opportunity to provide commercial legal support across a range of business and regulatory matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Marsh and Mercer Australia, helping to manage legal risk, support contract work and advise on compliance issues. The role will suit a lawyer who is comfortable working independently with support from senior lawyers in a global organisation.

We Will Count On You To

• Provide timely, practical and commercial legal advice across the Marsh and Mercer Australia businesses
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers and the insurance market
• Review marketing materials for legal and regulatory compliance
• Prepare and advise on industry-specific materials such as binding authorities, opinion letters, attestations, Authorised Representative agreements and distributor agreements
• Analyse new and changing laws and regulations and advise on their impact
• Identify legal exposure and recommend solutions to reduce risk to Marsh and Mercer
• Manage external counsel and review the quality of their work
• Support and develop junior team members
• Liaise between the legal team and the broader corporate group

What You Need To Have

• Experience as a lawyer in commercial, corporate or insurance-related legal work
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Well-developed attention to detail, drafting skills and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience advising on insurance industry matters or regulatory change
• Experience working with external counsel and internal stakeholders across a global organisation
• Experience supporting or supervising junior team members

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

About Marsh

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh 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 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.