Marsh McLennan, the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, is seeking candidates for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Benefits & Executive Compensation. 

Reporting to the Chief Counsel, Benefits & Executive Compensation, you will be responsible for a wide variety of benefits and executive compensation related matters drawing on your expertise in federal labor (especially ERISA), tax and securities law.

What can you expect?

A company culture founded in integrity, responsible teamwork, and experience.Work in a fast-paced dynamic environment where you will interface with leaders across our businesses globally.Challenging work in a global environment with more than 85,000 colleagues advising our external clients in 130 countries with annual revenue of over $23B.

What’s in it for you?

Work for a company committed to being a responsible corporate citizen.An opportunity to volunteer your time and talents in support of communities and people at risk in the places where we live and work.Corporate dedication to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse culture at work, in which every voice is heard.Participating in our initiatives to conduct business in a way that protects the environment and creates an environmentally conscious workplace for our colleagues.

We will count on you to:

Be a team player in our fast-paced Benefits & Executive Compensation practice with global responsibilities.Be able to operate independently and take initiative within our legal department’s collegial, collaborative culture.Support internal clients across a variety of functional areas ranging from mid-level managers to senior executives nimbly adjusting your approach and messaging accordingly.Work with other practice members in supporting our global HR and Finance colleagues as they manage existing benefit programs, maintain their compliance in the face of changing law and regulations, and evaluate and implement new benefit programs.Assist with executive compensation and equity compensation design, administration and compliance as needed including stock and incentive plans and related agreements.Advise our ERISA fiduciaries and their delegates on meeting their obligations under ERISA.Review benefit and executive compensation-related communications from an ERISA fiduciary and/or plan sponsor perspective.Work as part of a team adjudicating and responding to ERISA benefit claims.Advise our business leaders regarding benefits and executive compensation risks in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Assist in the preparation of disclosure regarding benefits and executive compensation to meet our obligations as a public company.Manage complex and sensitive projects with teams staffed from multiple functions.

What you need to have:

Law Degree with a minimum of 4 years of Benefits and Executive Compensation experienceProven experience interfacing with individuals at multiple levels within an organizationSuperior presentation skillsSolid communications skills, both written and oralSimilar experience working in a top-tier law firm or in a large, complex multinational enterprise.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. 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 well being 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 marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $156,100 to $312,000.

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. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.