Senior Counsel, Global Procurement – Marsh McLennan

Title of the Job: Senior Counsel, Global Procurement

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Company: MMC CorporateDescription:At Marsh McLennan, we’re creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position in Toronto:Senior Counsel, Global ProcurementWhat can you expect?

• As Senior Counsel, Global Procurement, you will be a member of Marsh McLennan’s Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs team and play a crucial role in providing legal support and guidance to our global procurement function for Marsh McLennan as well as our Marsh and Mercer businesses
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, negotiating and drafting procurement contracts, and managing legal risks associated with procurement activities across our global operations
• You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the success of our global procurement function
• You can rest assured a high value is placed on diversity and we work to foster understanding, inclusion, and innovation in the workplace
• You will be doing meaningful, challenging work, and can look forward to a career with many opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of people
• A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), full benefits package – effective starting Day 1! (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan) or TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account))
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
• Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

We will count on you to:

• Be the lead lawyer to support on vendor contracts globally
• Work closely with the global contracting centers of excellence (currently based in Belfast and Toronto)
• Support the wider vendor management team with internal projects and various legal matters
• Draft, review and negotiate vendor agreements and ancillary legal documentation
• Support the legal team in maintaining template agreements, playbooks, and implementing process developments
• Confidently liaise with the business on day-to-day contractual queries and leading on key vendor negotiations
• Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation

What you need to have:

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the Bar of a Canadian province or US state
• 7+ years’ experience in commercial/contract work, ideally in the procurement area and with a privacy/technology background
• Experience contracting with major technology suppliers for such things as cloud services, cybersecurity services and hardware supply
• Document drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience working with data protection legislation and negotiating Data Protection Agreements
• Proficient with the MS Office suite

What makes you stand out:

• Interest in financial services, supply chain risk or digital solutions
• Experience with legal tools

(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. data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. 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. serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit , or follow us on and .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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact .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.

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