Assistant General Counsel, Securities & Governance at MMC in New York, New York

Job Description:

Marsh McLennan, a $23B multinational Fortune 200 company engaged in providing global risk solutions to clients, is seeking candidates for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Securities & Governance.Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, you will be responsible for a wide variety of public company and governance, general corporate and transactional matters.



What can you expect?

• Work in a fast-paced dynamic environment where you will interface with our Board of Directors and senior leadership across our businesses globally.


• Challenging work in a global environment with 500 legal entities, 130 supported jurisdictions with annual revenue of over $23B and 85,000 colleagues.


• A team of friendly, highly skilled and collaborative professionals.


• A company culture founded in integrity, responsible teamwork and experience.

What's in it for you?

• Play a significant role in contributing to the growth of our business as a trusted strategic advisor.


• Be part of a global organization where you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your career.


• Collaborate with highly skilled internal and external stakeholders.

• Employee Resource Groups, which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.


• Corporate dedication to fostering a vibrant, inclusive and diverse culture at work, in which every voice is heard.

We will count on you to:

• Assist with the preparation and review of reports filed with the SEC including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, as well as related-NYSE rules and regulations.


• Work closely with the Investor Relations, Controllership, Tax and External Communications on earnings releases, investor conferences and disclosure issues.


• Assist in the Disclosure Committee process.


• Assist with potential public and private securities offerings as well as other corporate financing matters including credit agreements, commercial paper programs and other Treasury matters.


• Oversee the corporate secretarial function. Work with the Corporate Secretary to drive essential Board-related processes, policies and matters and provide advice to the Board of Directors on fiduciary duties and oversight responsibilities.


• Prepare sections of the proxy statement, assist with drafting of no action letters and management comments and perform annual meeting related research.


• Be responsible for Annual Shareholders meeting, including overseeingproxy voting and ISS/Glass Lewis scores.


• Engage with investors on governance topics.


• Oversee the company's subsidiary management process (all foreign and domestic subsidiaries)


• Manage and lead policies and positions on high profile issues related to Board accountability and shareholder rights and anticipate response from regulators, shareholder rights groups, the media and public.


• Stay up-to-date and keep our legal and compliance team advised on external governance trends, SEC issues, general legal issues and best practices and reviewing and updating as necessary the firm's governance documents, policies and guidelines.

What you need to have:

• Law Degree with 5+ years of securities & governance experience in either a law firm, major multinational company or combination of law firm and corporate experience


• Proven experience interfacing with senior management and board members


• Solid corporate transactional and securities experience, including equity & debt financing, public disclosures, reorganizations, and credit agreements, etc.


• Superior presentation skills


• Solid communications skills, both written and oral

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, 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. Apply Now