Senior Employment Counsel - London
Marsh is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join our team in London.
We are a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries.
The nearly 500 colleagues of the Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs department assist with legal issues; promote compliance with law, regulation and standards of ethical conduct; address public policy issues crucial to our businesses; and provide risk-management support solutions. Through a shared vision and best practices, we provide efficient and sustainable solutions to meet internal customer business needs
We will count on you to:
The Senior Employment Counsel provides day-to-day advice and counselling to management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, and other lawyers on a full spectrum of labour and employment law matters, as well as restrictive covenant issues, confronting Marsh’s businesses. The position includes managing a full range of employment-related claims and litigation in the UK, the focus of the role, and also supporting the businesses in the EU and internationally, as well as working cooperatively internally.
Manage employment, restrictive covenant, and benefits-related claims and litigation, including dispute resolution, and manage outside counsel.
Provide legal advice and counsel to management and Human Resource professionals and assist other employment lawyers on a broad range of employment issues, including recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; restructurings and redundancies; internal investigations; leaves of absence; compensation compliance; HR policies; independent contractors and contingent workers; mergers and acquisitions and transfers; and restrictive covenant matters.
Coordinate training and special projects.
Lead or participate in employment-related compliance initiatives.
The role may have supervisory responsibility for other lawyers and/or support staff.
What you need to have:
LLB or equivalent legal qualification
Senior-level lawyer
Proven and extensive employment law experience, including employment litigation, with a major law firm or a global organisation
Significant, broad and general knowledge of all aspects of labour and employment lawSelf-motivated and possess well developed verbal and written communication skills; a high level of analytical ability; significant problem-solving capability; flexibility; and mature independent judgment
What makes you stand out:
UK employment law expert with experience advising on EU and cross-border employment issues
Relevant experience with professional services firms a plus
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.
Skills Required
- LLB or equivalent legal qualification
- 6+ years PQE
- Extensive employment law experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of labor and employment law
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
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