paralegal Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
We are a global consulting leader in health, talent, retirement and investments. We believe in building brighter futures — providing trusted advice and solutions and building healthier and more sustainable outcomes for our clients, colleagues and communities. We’re part of Marsh McLennan, the world’s leading professional services firm in risk, strategy and people. We work side by side across disciplines, industries, businesses and borders to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
What can you expect?
An exciting opportunity has come up for a commercial paralegal looking to develop their career within a leading professional services firm. You would work closely with the business and Marsh McLennan Legal team on day-to-day contractual and strategic administration matters. The position would likely be suitable for a candidate with previous experience in, or is looking to pursue a paralegal career in, commercial/contract work. You would need to be a self-starter with the ability to quickly grasp the risks, issues and opportunities faced by the organisation. Particular interest in financial services or digital solutions would be a positive.
What you will be rewarded with?
Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
We will count on you to:
- Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and ancillary legal documentation.
- Carry out legal research and providing legal updates to the team.
- Develop internal know-how and precedents for use, including maintaining template agreements and implementing process developments.
- Support the wider Legal team with internal projects and various contractual matters.
- Develop and assist with internal legal training and business updates.
What you need to have:
- Document drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well.
- IT skills – experience with Microsoft Office.
- Natural enthusiasm and looking to develop a long-term career as a commercial/contracts paralegal.
What makes you stand out?
- Experience working with data protection legislation and negotiating DPAs
- Experience with legal tools
- Previous experience working in similar role.
- LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 76,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue over $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [email protected] to discuss any specific needs.
