Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in Jordan office: 

Assistant Counsel - Legal, Compliance & Risk Team 

What can you expect? 

Provide comprehensive legal advice on a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters to support Marsh and Mercer businesses in the Middle East. 

Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 

Stay abreast of new laws and regulations, analyzing their implications for the company and advising on necessary adjustments. 

Identify potential legal risks and develop innovative strategies to manage and mitigate them effectively. 

Collaborate with external legal counsel and engage in negotiations with external parties, escalating unresolved issues as necessary. 

Offer practical guidance to colleagues, balancing legal considerations with business needs, and clarifying contract terms and legal issues. 

Assist in preparing responses to RFP proposals for potential clients, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. 

Proactively manage workflow to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

What is in it for you? 

Embrace a hybrid working model that fosters collaboration, with three days in the office and two days remote each week. 

Gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making processes within a leading global professional services firm. 

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and diverse team. 

Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of risk management and compliance in the region. 

We will count on you to: 

Deliver timely and effective legal support to various business units, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to inform decision-making and risk management strategies. 

Mentor and guide junior legal staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. 

Maintain accurate records of legal documents and correspondence, ensuring easy access and retrieval. 

What you need to have: 

A minimum of 2-5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department. 

Proven proficiency in reviewing and negotiating contracts, with a strong understanding of contractual risk. 

Some exposure to dispute resolution and negotiations, demonstrating a practical approach to legal challenges. 

A recognized qualification and a valid license to practice law in Jordan or a common law jurisdiction, along with a university degree. 

Proficiency in English and Arabic writing. 

What makes you stand out? 

Strong judgment, financial acumen, and exceptional communication and organizational skills. 

Attention to detail and excellent analytical abilities, with a capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

A general understanding of business issues, enabling the formulation of legal solutions that align with both business and client priorities. 

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 approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 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 more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $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 mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at TAUK@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 based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. 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. 

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow 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, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.