Job Description

Enhancing healthy societies. Transforming workforces. Strengthening resilience to climate change. Realizing the potential of transformative technology amid increasing cyber risk. Meeting such challenges and opportunities means mastering the complex and increasingly interconnected dynamics around risk, strategy, and people. Be part of the solution at Mercer and the Marsh McLennan family of companies. Mercer began in Canada in 1945 and is now a global leader in health, retirement, investments, and talent. We promote 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 belong here. Mercer’s Legal Team is seeking a Bilingual Legal Counsel for our Montreal office. What can you expect?

• You will be a member of the Marsh McLennan Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs (“LCPA”) Department that supports Mercer in Canada, a closely-knit team of five professionals working alongside colleagues in Mercer’s three primary lines of business: wealth, health, and career, as well as functional support areas. As a true partner to the business, the legal team provides high quality, cost effective strategic and tactical legal advice on various commercial, corporate, privacy and technology law and related matters
• You will have the opportunity to work on matters impacting Mercer globally and across Canada, with a primary focus on Mercer’s business in Québec
• Core responsibilities will include client and supplier contracting, RFP support, drafting and negotiation of a wide array of non-disclosure, privacy, data protection, software licensing and vendor and partner agreements
• You will be joining a team of friendly, highly skilled, collaborative professionals and have the opportunity for excellent long term career development as mentorship is core to the culture of the legal team
• You will be joining a culture of excellence and innovation. As a consulting firm on the front lines of adapting to rapidly changing workforce-related issues impacting our client base, we are continually developing new consulting and technology solutions to better support our clients. The legal team plays a key role in the development of these solutions – empowering innovation in a way that appropriately manages risk

What is in it for you?

• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential) and full benefits package – starting Day 1: medical, dental, vision, retirement and savings program, disability benefits, insurance coverage, opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, etc.
• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• A culture of belonging, innovation, internal mobility, mentorship, and extraordinary career opportunities, both within Mercer and Marsh McLennan
• The chance to wear a business hat in a non-siloed legal role, on a team that prides itself on the provision of practical advice and problem-solving
• Employee Resource Groups that provide connections to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
• Flexible work with a hybrid work model
• Generous Parental Leave and education support policy
• Robust vacation and paid time off to give back to your community

We will count on you to:

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with clients from all industry sectors
• Advise on legal, regulatory, and business risks related to the Canadian consulting business
• Contribute to and reinforce the Marsh McLennan LCPA Department’s Strategic Plan and initiatives that impact the LCPA organization
• Collaborate effectively with business, operations, and legal and compliance colleagues
• Promote an ethical culture where employees are encouraged to voice their concerns and opinions
• Above all, exercise sound judgment
• Provide Quebec specialist support to Marsh McLennan affiliates when required

What you need to have:

• 2-4 years at a law firm or in-house at a reputable company; however, interested candidates outside of the stated range are encouraged to apply
• Law degree and called to the Barreau du Quebec
• Corporate/ commercial law experience
• Fluent in French and English
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and adapt to change and be comfortable in areas of ambiguity

What makes you stand out:

• Knowledge of Canadian Pension and Privacy Laws and Québec language laws are an asset
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to excel in a high-volume environment

In accordance with applicable legislation, Mercer will provide reasonable accommodations 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 TANA@mmc.com. Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 83,000 colleagues and annual revenue of nearly $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer. #LI-JD2