Senior Counsel

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ZA004 Marsh (Pty ) Ltd Full time

About the Role

ZA004 Marsh (Pty ) Ltd is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join their team in Sandton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal insights, advice, and thought leadership to stakeholders, as well as providing specialized legal advice to business areas on complex internal and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Providing legal support to the wider business across IMEA, as required.
  2. Engaging with regulators across the region, as necessary.
  3. Assisting in the development and implementation of E&O preventative and mitigation steps for the region.
  4. Reviewing commercial contracts and developing template contracts for use within the region.
  5. Providing independent counsel to local management and escalating key concerns within Marsh Legal, as appropriate.
  6. Consulting with stakeholders to understand business requirements and providing 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.
  7. Understanding changes in legislation and regulations and applying them to ensure business products and processes remain compliant.
  8. Assisting with the development of internal controls, policies, and guidelines in accordance with regulations to ensure compliance.
  9. Ensuring compliance with Data Privacy legislation across the region.

Requirements

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

Competencies/Skills

  1. Integrity
  2. Ability to work in a team
  3. Ability to work under pressure
  4. Independent thinking
  5. Problem Analysis
  6. Sound Judgement
  7. Accuracy and clarity of drafting
  8. Communication Skills
  9. Organising and Delivery
  10. Cultural Sensitivity
  11. 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.

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