Assistant Counsel, Legal, Compliance and Public

**Welcome to Brighter**

Ready to be part of a company that is not only leading the market, but transforming in the most exciting way? In Singapore, we are a team of experts who believe in building brighter futures for our clients and community by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and wellbeing.

At Mercer, we walk the talk:

- Voted #1 HR Consulting Company globally
- Recognized as Asset Consultant of the Year for 4 consecutive years by Asia Asset Management
- Named Best Employee Engagement Consultancy and Best Corporate Wellness Provider by Human Resources Online
- Great Package and Recognition Programs
- Energetic & flexible environment surrounded by supportive colleagues

We take care of our people and we pride ourselves in our diverse and inclusive workforce with our “people first” culture. We make sure our people are continually learning and growing, providing them with outstanding career development, on-the-job learning opportunities and financial rewards. Most importantly, we are committed to making your journey with us meaningful and fun.

In order to support our team and strengthen the growth of our APAC business, we are looking for a:
**Assistant Counsel, Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs, Marsh Mercer Asia**

**What can you expect?**
- Be part of a reputable and recognized brand in the insurance broking and risk management industry by working with and learning from industry leading experts in the field
- Unprecedented opportunity to meaningfully impact our clients and make a difference
- Access to Employee Resource Groups that provide mentorship and development opportunities

**We will count on you to**:

- Providing analysis and counsel on a range of legal issues, including corporate issues, business structures and models, M&A, property related issues, employment issues, insurance and reinsurance
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and related documents for the procurement or provision of goods and services, confidentiality of proprietary information, employment, leases of space and equipment, and software licences
- Advising on and handling dispute resolution matters in an efficient and practical manner.
- Collaborating with in-country LCPA colleagues to (i) anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to the Marsh Mercer Asia business and developing legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of high risk with limited time for assessing alternatives; and (ii) analyse a broad range of laws and regulations affecting the operations of the business including those arising from corporate structures and business models
- Managing intellectual property across Asia
- Advising on and negotiating contractual arrangements with insurers and with third party providers across the region
- Ensuring effective processes exist to address Errors & Omissions (“E&O”) prevention and mitigation. Triaging, investigating, mitigating, and closing E&O claims as well as assisting in reviewing claims history, identifying trends, and developing awareness education to avoid repeatable incidents
- Assisting senior lawyers and other members of the LCPA department on more complex issues as well as with the development of templates
- Engaging external counsel on complex legal issues, and supervising and coordinating all work sent to external counsel
- Reviewing regulations / directives and global / regional policies and explaining their requirements and applicability to colleagues
- Providing training on various legal matters spanning contracting, E&Os, etc.
- Developing procedures, processes and policies to support the LCPA function, in conjunction with all internal and external standards and regulations
- Actively participating on appropriate executive, leadership, and / or operating committees

**What you need to have**:

- Recognised legal qualifications from Singapore and admitted to practice in Singapore
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house role
- Experience of regulatory advisory work, preferably in insurance or financial services sectors
- Experience handling contract reviews, drafting and negotiation
- Experience handling employment and litigation matters
- Excellent drafting and organizational skills
- Ability to analyse complex legal problems quickly and concisely without direct supervision
- Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment even in ambiguous situations
- Confidence and ability to deal with senior stakeholders

**What makes you stand out?**
- Willingness to learn, meticulous, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team

At Mercer, we are as invested in creating brighter futures for our people as we are for our clients. Now is a great time to join a global organization that’s leading on critical market issues. Welcome to Brighter

**MERCER