Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegalnew

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal team at Marsh. This role will be based in Adelaide. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys varied commercial legal work and wants to build capability in a collaborative global environment. You will support the business with practical legal guidance, contract review and day-to-day advice across a broad range of matters.

The role sits within the contracting centre of excellence and works closely with colleagues across the business to help manage legal risk and support commercial outcomes.

We will count on you to:

• Review and negotiate legal agreements including client service agreements, supplier agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Provide practical legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters
• Support the approval of marketing materials and the preparation of associated paperwork
• Assist with general legal administration such as arranging signatures, distributing documents and preparing reports, manuals and presentations
• Work collaboratively across the business and contribute to the contracting centre of excellence

What you need to have:

• Experience in legal work, ideally in a commercial or in-house environment
• Well-developed organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• The ability to work independently, accurately and with sound judgement
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and Microsoft Office capability

What makes you stand out:

• Experience reviewing or drafting commercial agreements
• Exposure to marketing approvals, contract management or similar legal support work
• A background that shows adaptability and confidence working with a range of stakeholders

 

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 impact for 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
• Applications can be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal & bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.

 

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh 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 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.