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We are seeking a talented individual to join our team at Mercer. This role will be based in Amman or Cairo. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.  

We will count on you to:

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 you need to have: 

A minimum of 3-5 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. Proficiency in English and Arabic. 

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. 

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 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.