Marsh
Senior Commercial Counsel (Australia)
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or New Zealand (Auckland , Christchurch or Wellington) (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Business: Marsh Group – supporting Marsh and Mercer Australia and Pacific
Reporting to: Chief Commercial Counsel, Pacific
The Opportunity
Marsh is seeking an experienced, technically strong, and commercially minded lawyer. This role is for a senior commercial lawyer who will support multiple and diverse product lines and brands across Marsh and Mercer Australia.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety—no day is the same. You’ll move between fast-paced commercial negotiations, nuanced regulatory and risk advice, and strategic business projects. The work is often cross-border, with regular collaboration across overseas offices on regional and global initiatives. As a senior commercial lawyer, you will work directly with business leaders on their projects and business issues.
You’ll be joining a close, tight-knit Legal Commercial team—high trust, genuinely supportive, and focused on delivering practical outcomes together.
What You’ll Achieve (First 6–12 Months)
- Become a trusted adviser to senior leaders across the Marsh Group in Australia, providing clear, commercial guidance on priority initiatives.
- Lift contracting efficiency and consistency through practical templates, playbooks, training, and improved ways of working.
- Help proactively manage legal and regulatory risk by identifying exposure early and recommending workable solutions.
We Will Count on You To:
- Commercial Partnering and Negotiation (Varied, High-Impact Matters)
- Lead and advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including negotiation, drafting, and review of complex agreements and related documentation.
- Provide timely, solution-focused advice to internal stakeholders across Sales, Procurement/Vendor Management, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Support strategic projects and initiatives, bringing sound judgment and a calm approach to shifting priorities.
- Contribute to cross-border matters and collaborate with colleagues in overseas offices to support regional and global initiatives.
Regulatory and Risk Advisory
- Monitor, analyze, and advise on new and changing laws and regulations impacting Marsh Group in Australia.
- Identify liability exposures and recommend practical mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
Leadership and Capability Uplift
- Mentor and support junior team members, helping build legal capability and consistent standards across the team.
- Deliver clear guidance and training to stakeholders to enable better decision-making and reduce repeat issues.
What You Need to Have:
- Admitted to practice in Australia (current practising certificate, or ability to obtain/maintain one).
- Significant post-qualification experience as a commercial lawyer (guideline: 8+ years PQE), gained in-house and/or in private practice.
- Experience operating in a regulated environment and managing risk proportionately; an insurance and/or financial services regulatory background will be highly regarded.
- Strong drafting and negotiation capability with a proven ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially oriented advice.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes with clear, concise communication.
- Strong matter management skills: prioritization, responsiveness, attention to detail, and sound judgment under time pressure.
Why Join Our Team:
At Marsh, your work will be visible and valued—supporting market-leading businesses and high-impact initiatives for many of the top companies in Australia and globally.
You’ll be part of a close, tight-knit team with an excellent culture, alongside supportive colleagues who value collaboration and pragmatic problem-solving.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
