Legal Counsel

7 days ago

Docklands, Victoria, Australia Marsh McLennan Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Legal Counsel (Litigation Team) – 5 Month Contract

About the role:

Marsh McLennan is seeking a qualified solicitor (3-5 years' experience) for a 5 month contract position within our Litigation Team based in Sydney. Experience in financial services, insurance broking and/or superannuation is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a short-term role and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will work alongside experienced legal professionals in a global organisation.

What you can expect:

  • Work independently within a dynamic litigation team supporting the insurance and superannuation businesses.
  • Gain exposure to insurance and superannuation matters.
  • Manage a variety of contentious matters including litigation, subpoena responses, document reviews, client and regulatory matters, and general matter management.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver timely and effective legal support.
  • Assist with drafting legal opinions, matter summaries, reports, and training materials.
  • The role reports to the Chief Litigation Counsel-Pacific.

What's in it for you?

We value our people as our greatest asset. We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including study assistance and global rotation programs.
  • A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
  • The chance to be part of a global leader with a strong industry reputation.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist with litigation and dispute resolution matters related to insurance and superannuation.
  • Review and draft responses to client and regulatory complaints.
  • Conduct legal research and provide regulatory advice.
  • Maintain legal registers, prepare reports, and manage document workflows.
  • Support the development and scheduling of training sessions.
  • Perform other legal duties as directed by the manager.

What You Need to Have:

  • Law degree and hold a practising certificate in Australia.
  • Proactive, highly organised, and able to work autonomously under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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. For more information, visit , or follow 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.

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