As Senior Counsel you will be part of a first‑class, experienced global in‑house legal team dedicated to the management and economic consulting businesses of Oliver Wyman (OW). The Senior Counsel will work closely with the European legal team to handle legal matters for the European region and will report directly to the Chief Counsel for UK and Ireland.
This role is an ideal in‑house position for a mid‑level corporate/commercial lawyer with 5 to 7 years post‑qualification experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to the OW businesses across Europe.
* Handling the review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents related to OW’s global professional services businesses, including engagement letters, client agreements, subcontracts, third‑party release/reliance letters, etc.
* Advising OW consultants and corporate support functions on legal issues generally, including the legal/contractual implications of commercial business decisions.
* Identifying liability exposure and providing creative solutions to manage and reduce risk.
* Coordinating specialty legal review by internal and external legal advisers on a range of matters.
* Assisting with all matters related to legal support of the OW businesses, including compliance and risk‑mitigation processes.
Qualifications
* UK‑qualified lawyer with at least 5 years post‑qualification experience.
* Experience at a leading international law firm within a commercial or corporate team; prior in‑house experience highly advantageous.
* Essential experience with commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation.
* Fluent in English; fluency in other European languages beneficial.
* Self‑starter, able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
* Strong communication and drafting skills, ability to interface with senior management, good judgment, and commercial mindset.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation.
* Comprehensive benefits.
* Flexible work environment that supports work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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