Commercial Counsel – 5-7 years PQE – Belfast (Hybrid)
Marsh McLennan has an exciting opportunity for a Global Procurement Lawyer looking to progress their career within the world’s leading professional services firm in risk, strategy and people.
The position would likely be suitable for a candidate with previous experience in commercial/contract work cross-border, ideally with a privacy/technology background. You would need to be a self-starter with the ability to quickly grasp the risks, issues and opportunities faced by the organisation across different jurisdictions.
What can you expect:
* As a Global Procurement Lawyer at MMC, you will play a crucial role in providing legal support and guidance to our global procurement function
* Based in the Belfast office, you will be the lead lawyer negotiating vendor contracts on a global basis for MMC as well as the Marsh and Mercer businesses
* You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, negotiating and drafting procurement contracts, and managing legal risks associated with procurement activities across our global operations
* This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the success of our global procurement function
* Sitting within the Marsh Mercer Legal team, you would work closely with the business and the vendor management team on day-to-day contractual and strategic procurement matters. The role will also involve being a key contributor to the development our risk positions in this area
What you need to have:
* 5-7 years+ PQE
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Document drafting and negotiation skills
* Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions
* Ability to effectively identify risk issues and escalate upwards, as appropriate
* Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks
* Effectively able to prioritise work by understanding competing demands and making appropriate judgments regarding relative importance
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well
* Confidently able to communicate with various stakeholders both internally and externally
* Experience working with data protection legislation and negotiating DPAs
* Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation
* Able to take initiative, is proactive and confidently able to take ownership of matters and develop self
* A team player that offers to help colleagues and shares workload
* Understand the various business offerings within the organisation
* IT skills – experience with Microsoft Office.
* Enthusiastic and looking to develop a long-term career in-house.
* LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
What makes you stand out?
* Particular interest in financial services, supply chain risk or digital solutions
* Experience with legal tools
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