Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in Houston, TX

In-House

Houston, TX

Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Counsel, North America - Job Summary and Salary Information:

Job Title: Counsel, North America
Job ID: R_296468
Category: Legal, Compliance & Risk
Company: Marsh McLennan

Salary Information:
- The applicable base salary range for this role is $107,900 to $215,800.
- The base pay offered will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.
- In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department is required.
- Candidates must be admitted to the bar in New York or in the location where the position will be based.

Counsel, North America - Job Description:
- The Counsel, North America will report to the Chief Counsel for North America and support the corporate legal needs of Guy Carpenter businesses.
- This position is available in 16 locations across the United States.
- The Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to various levels of Company management on a broad range of reinsurance brokerage and risk advisory businesses in the US and Canada.
- Responsibilities include handling contract drafting, review, and negotiation, supporting the business in developing strategic alliances and providing advice and counsel on innovation initiatives.
- The Counsel will also collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders at various levels around the world and be an integral part of streamlining processes and identifying efficiencies.

What's in it for you:
- A company culture founded in integrity, responsible teamwork, and experience
- A fast-paced dynamic environment where you will interface with colleagues across the business and with senior leadership
- Corporate dedication to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse culture at work that hears every voice

What you can expect:
- Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders at various levels around the world
- Be an integral part of streamlining processes and identifying efficiencies
- Communicate with key stakeholders and leadership

What you'll need to have:
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department, including providing client advice and transactional support and working with client service agreements and technology contracts
- Admitted to the bar in New York or in the location where the position will be based
- Ability to be a creative problem solver and to support a diverse range of commercial initiatives
- Excellent judgment, excellent communication and negotiating skills, financial acumen, project management skills, and a willingness and ability to work as a part of a team
- Ability to effectively communicate with business colleagues and exercise sound legal and commercial judgment in providing advice and determining when to escalate issues
- Keen attention to detail, excellent analytical ability, and discretion with confidential information
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, prioritize assignments, and work efficiently

What makes you stand out:
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
- Top-notch organization skills and the ability to analyze and refine business processes and workflows
- Excellent responsivity to team and business colleagues
- Professional growth-oriented mindset evidenced by a desire to learn and improve continuously

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 an 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

Marsh McLennan:
- Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman
- With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective
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Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact .

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.