Senior Counsel

Company: Marsh

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, MARSH AFRICA REGION

What you can expect:

• Providing legal insights, advice and thought leadership to all stakeholders.
• Providing specialised legal advice to business areas on all complex, internal and commercial, contractual legal matters relating to business products with the intention of enabling the maximisation of revenue streams in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in the identification of and preparation for forthcoming changes in law and regulation across the Region.
• Providing legal support to the wider business across IMEA as required.
• Engaging regulators across the region as required.

We will rely on you to:

• Assist and advise the business in relation to the legal aspects of handling allegations of errors and omissions (E&Os) and other disputes with third parties and assist in the development and provision of E&O awareness training.
• Assist in the development and implementation of E&O preventative and mitigation steps for the Region.
• Review the range of commercial contracts required by the business and develop template contracts for use within the region.
• Provide independent counsel to local management and escalate key concerns within Marsh Legal as appropriate.
• Consult with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide expert insight, guidance and novel solutions pertaining to the drafting, vetting, reviewing, dissemination and/or negotiation of documentation and processes of a complex and often ambiguous nature and provide clear and accurate legal opinions based on sound judgment and thought leadership.
• Understand changes in legislation and regulations and how to apply them to ensure that business products and processes remain compliant.
• Assist with the development of internal controls, policies and guidelines in accordance with regulations to ensure compliance thereof.
• Ensure compliance with Data Privacy legislation across the region.

What you need to have:

• LLB
• Admitted attorney in South Africa
• Strong academic background
• At least 5-7 years experience as in-house counsel, preferably within financial services
• Experience in drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and in handling commercial disputes
• Employment Equity (EE) candidates preferred

Competencies/Skills:

• Integrity
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Independent thinking
• Problem Analysis
• Sound Judgement
• Accuracy and clarity of drafting
• Communication Skills
• Organising and Delivery
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Discipline

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 (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 $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs. 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.