Assistant General Counsel, US&C, Marsh, Mercer Litigation

This role will be based in New York and is a hybrid position requiring at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with outside counsel.
• Contribute to and reinforce the Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs Department’s Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organization.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to management on strategies and solutions to anticipated and identified legal, regulatory, and/or compliance issues of concern.
• Provide advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to business areas.
• Work both collaboratively with other team members and independently in managing a complex docket consisting of litigation, claims, circumstances, subpoenas, and other matters.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills, financial acumen, project management skills, and the willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• 5+ years of experience in the litigation group of a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with the insurance industry, insurance regulations, or insurance coverage litigation and/or familiarity with the retirement, healthcare, and career consulting industries, benefits litigation, and/or governing regulations, including ERISA and HIPAA.
• Admitted to the bar in New York.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues.
• Career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings, and other retirement programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Performance-based incentives.

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $165,500 to $331,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.