Legal Contracts Specialist

Overview

In this role, you will support Marsh McLennan’s Belfast Legal team by drafting, reviewing and negotiating client agreements and related documents, while developing internal precedents and training. You will conduct legal research, provide updates, and help maintain compliant, up-to-date knowledge across contracts and policies. The position blends hands-on drafting with process improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal solutions that enable business objectives.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• career opportunities and growth
• benefits and rewards to enhance well-being

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and ancillary legal documents
• Conduct legal research and provide updates to the team
• Develop internal know-how, precedents, templates, and implement process improvements
• Support wider Legal team with internal projects and contractual matters
• Develop and assist with internal legal training and business updates

Key requirements

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Document drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial acumen with pragmatic solutions
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing deadlines
• Ability to prioritise work and make sound judgments amid competing demands
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• Confident in communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and DPAs (a plus)
• Up-to-date legal knowledge and compliance focus
• Initiative, proactive ownership of matters and team player mindset
• Understanding of various business offerings within the company
• IT skills with Microsoft Office; experience with legal tools is a bonus
• Enthusiastic about developing a long-term career in commercial/contracts legal work
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role
• LLB or equivalent legal qualification

• Excellent communication
• Team player
• Initiative and ownership
• Document drafting and negotiation
• Data protection knowledge and DPAs
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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