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Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Advanced expertise in corporate law and commercial law.
  • Experience with M&A transactions, contract review, and contract drafting and negotiation.
  • Familiarity with Japanese business culture, the legal environment, and compliance regulations.
  • Strong organizational, data-management, and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and negotiate a range of client contracts, from domestic contracts to global master service agreements.
  • Provide legal advice on Japanese law concerning corporate governance, M&A, real estate, employment, and business structures.
  • Support M&A activities, including due diligence, contract negotiation, post-acquisition integration, and coordination with external counsel.
  • Manage corporate secretarial duties, including operating board and shareholder meetings, preparing resolutions, and updating governance requirements.
  • Support implementation of legal and compliance strategy, manage legal documents, reporting, and cost control, and support operations of the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team.

Desired Qualifications

  • A legal qualification in Japan or overseas.
  • Fluency in both Japanese and English.
  • Experience in the insurance brokerage and financial advisory industries.
  • Commercial perspective, strong business acumen, and cultural sensitivity.
  • High integrity and professionalism, with the ability to balance compliance and business objectives.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team.

About the Company

Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Marsh & McLennan Companies, which operates under the Marsh brand, is an insurance broker and consulting group serving businesses, governments and institutions worldwide. Its Marsh Risk unit arranges property, casualty, cyber and employee-benefit coverage, while Guy Carpenter places reinsurance for insurers. Mercer advises employers on pay, benefits, retirement and investments, and Oliver Wyman, Lippincott and NERA handle strategy, brand and economic consulting. Brokers earn commissions and fees from placing coverage, and consultants bill client fees or charge fees based on assets or plan members. The company traces its roots to 1871 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1871

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