Legal Counsel

Company:Marsh

Description:

Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the position of Legal Counsel based in Milan.

As a leading company in the areas of risk, strategy, and people, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our clients while upholding the highest standards of legal compliance and ethics.

The successful candidate will perform responsibilities for Italy and will provide legal advice and support to other Eastern Mediterranean countries, including Turkey, Greece, Cyprus & Israel.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to be part of a global network of legal and compliance colleagues;

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match;

• Attractive benefits coverage, learning programmes, mentoring opportunities and interaction with counterparts in industry group and client organizations.

We will count on you to:

• Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law and dispute resolution;

• Represent the organization to minimize legal, compliance and regulatory risk by resolving issues and ensuring adherence to business and legal standards;

• Draft, review and approve policies, procedures, contracts and related documents for business operations;

• conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

• Develop, implement and provide reporting on a variety of legal, compliance, regulatory and contractual matters;

• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization and provide proactive advice and recommendations.

What you need to have:

• Master’s Degree in Law;

• At least 5 years’ of relevant experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department;

• Previous international working experience in a similar role would be considered a plus, especially if related to the Eastern Mediterranean region;

• Experience in handling international sanctions screening would be considered a plus;

• Strong knowledge of Insurance-specific laws and regulations;

• Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and review;

• Commercially focused, culturally sensitive with excellent communication skills and business acumen;

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent written and verbal skills in Italian and English; knowledge of either Arabic, Turkish or Hebrew would be considered a plus;

• Ability to support and embrace change in a fast-paced environment.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.