Senior Legal Counsel, London

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Company: Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Oliver Wyman is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in London. Please Note: Oliver Wyman/Marsh operates a hybrid working policy of at least 60% in-office attendance. About the Role As Senior Counsel you will be part of a first class, experienced global in-house legal team dedicated to the management and economic consulting businesses of Oliver Wyman (“OW”). This role is an ideal in-house role for a mid-level level corporate/commercial lawyer with 5 to 7 years post-qualification experience. The Senior Counsel will work closely with the European legal team to handle legal matters for the European region and will report directly to the Chief Counsel for UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities
Providing advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to the OW businesses across Europe Handling the review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents related to OW’s global professional services businesses, including OW-form engagement letters and contracts, client form agreements, subcontracts, third party release/reliance letters etc. Advising OW consultants and corporate support functions on legal issues generally, including the legal/contractual implications of commercial business decisions (i.e. business/legal counsel and common sense advice) Identifying liability exposure and provide creative solutions to manage and reduce risk Coordinating specialty legal review by internal and external legal advisers on a range of matters Assisting with all matters related to legal support of the OW businesses, including compliance and risk mitigation processes
About You
You will be a UK qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience You will have worked at a leading international law firm within a commercial or corporate team – any In-house Legal experience will be highly advantageous Experience with commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation will be essential You’ll be fluent in English, but fluency in other European languages will also be beneficial You’ll be a elf-starter who is able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities You’ll have strong communication and drafting skills, an ability to interface with senior management, and you must exercise good judgment and be commercially minded
Why Join Us At Oliver Wyman, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join us in making a difference for our clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting. Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - To learn more, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter: OliverWyman.www.oliverwyman.com/careers Marsh & McLennan Companies and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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