Hybrid Legal Contracts Specialist

Marsh McLennan; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is hiring a Legal Contract Specialist in Belfast for a hybrid role requiring three days in the office. You will draft, review and negotiate client agreements, conduct legal research, and develop precedents while supporting internal projects across the Marsh McLennan Legal team.

The role emphasizes organisational excellence, clear communication, and proactive ownership in a fast-paced environment. A 1–2 year background and an LLB or equivalent are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Document drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with data protection legislation and DPAs is a plus.
• Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance.
• A proactive team player who can take ownership and develop self.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and ancillary documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide updates to the team.
• Develop internal know-how and precedents, maintain templates and improve processes.
• Support the wider Legal team with internal projects and contractual matters.
• Develop and assist with internal legal training and business updates.

Skills

Document drafting

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Time management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

DPAs experience

Legal knowledge

Initiative

Team player

Microsoft Office

Legal tools

Long-term career focus

Education

LLB or equivalent legal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marsh is hiring a Legal Contract Specialist in Belfast for a hybrid role requiring three days in the office. You will draft, review and negotiate client agreements, conduct legal research, and develop precedents while supporting internal projects across the Marsh McLennan Legal team.

The role emphasizes organisational excellence, clear communication, and proactive ownership in a fast-paced environment. A 1–2 year background and an LLB or equivalent are preferred.