Marsh McLennan
Paralegal (Commercial/Contract)
Join the Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs team at Marsh McLennan. This role is based in New York and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and assist with due diligence and post‑transaction activities for mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions
Support the LCPA team to prepare presentations, reports, legal analytics and communications
Collaborate with other LCPA teams globally to create, update and maintain template agreements and implement process development
Review, draft, and manage a wide variety of legal documents under the direction of an LCPA attorney—including NDAs, subpoenas, document retention and collation, regulatory inquiries, and external counsel work product
Assist the LCPA attorney with regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting to ensure adherence to applicable laws and corporate policies
Manage access to technology used for Legal & Compliance purposes on iManage, SharePoint, Teams and other relevant platforms
Manage internal reporting processes (tracking and collating information, reminding deadlines)
Advise colleagues on the correct forms and templates to use and point them toward relevant LCPA resources on rules and procedures
Assist with preparing training materials and scheduling training
Support the wider LCPA team with internal projects and various commercial and compliance matters
What you need to have
Bachelor's Degree
2 to 3 years of experience, preferably with a good mix of legal and compliance work at a law firm or in‑house department, with exposure to corporate processes
Strong technical and project‑management skills
Excellent drafting and editing skills
Excellent data management, organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Effectively able to prioritize work by understanding competing demands and making appropriate judgments regarding relative importance and priority
Able to take initiative, proactive, and confidently able to take ownership of matters and develop self
What makes you stand out
Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions
Ability to effectively identify risk issues and escalates upwards, as appropriate
Previous experience working in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks
Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision
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 on 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.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal and Other
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $99,000.00 - $112,000.00
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and assist with due diligence and post‑transaction activities for mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions
Support the LCPA team to prepare presentations, reports, legal analytics and communications
Collaborate with other LCPA teams globally to create, update and maintain template agreements and implement process development
Review, draft, and manage a wide variety of legal documents under the direction of an LCPA attorney—including NDAs, subpoenas, document retention and collation, regulatory inquiries, and external counsel work product
Assist the LCPA attorney with regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting to ensure adherence to applicable laws and corporate policies
Manage access to technology used for Legal & Compliance purposes on iManage, SharePoint, Teams and other relevant platforms
Manage internal reporting processes (tracking and collating information, reminding deadlines)
Advise colleagues on the correct forms and templates to use and point them toward relevant LCPA resources on rules and procedures
Assist with preparing training materials and scheduling training
Support the wider LCPA team with internal projects and various commercial and compliance matters
What you need to have
Bachelor's Degree
2 to 3 years of experience, preferably with a good mix of legal and compliance work at a law firm or in‑house department, with exposure to corporate processes
Strong technical and project‑management skills
Excellent drafting and editing skills
Excellent data management, organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Effectively able to prioritize work by understanding competing demands and making appropriate judgments regarding relative importance and priority
Able to take initiative, proactive, and confidently able to take ownership of matters and develop self
What makes you stand out
Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions
Ability to effectively identify risk issues and escalates upwards, as appropriate
Previous experience working in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks
Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision
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 on 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.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal and Other
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $99,000.00 - $112,000.00
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