• Job Description

  Req#: R_105066

  Company:

  Description:

  The Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA) Practice draws from Marsh’s in-depth Global knowledge to deliver specialist services to the private equity, corporate, infrastructure, and alternative asset management industries. We work with clients during the lifecycle of an investment advising on risk and insurance matters at acquisition, portfolio management and, and exit / divestment stages. Our Global practice consists of more than 150 professionals based worldwide.

  The Transactional Risk (TR) team sits within the PEMA Practise and has a long-standing history of supporting private equity funds, corporates and law firms participating in M&A processes across the globe. We provide bespoke insurance solutions, such as warranty and indemnity insurance, to facilitate and enhance transactions. These solutions may be used by sellers to obtain a “clean” exit, or strategically by buyers to address transaction issues and enhance their bid.

  Working closely with a client’s deal team, the TR team structures warranty and indemnity insurance and other transactional risk insurance solutions to provide comprehensive coverage for liabilities arising under the sale and purchase agreement negotiated by our clients.

  Position Overview

  As a Transaction Risk broker, you will be responsible for working with clients and their legal representatives to advise on how M&A insurance products can be incorporated into a transaction process to enable them to meet their commercial objectives. This will include reviewing acquisition agreements and due diligence materials to identify and structure insurance solutions to provide alternative recourse solutions for breaches of the warranty package and other identified risks within a transaction.

  What you will be rewarded with?

  • We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
  • Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
  • Generous Family Leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options. To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary.

  We will rely on you to:

  • Build and maintain relationships with the M&A community, including financial sponsors, corporates, law firms and other advisors.
  • Undertake in-depth analysis on each client transaction to understand all potential risks associated with the deal and advise on possible M&A insurance solutions.
  • Lead negotiations with insurers, in line with the commercial transaction strategy, to develop enhanced and bespoke policy wordings and coverage positions.
  • Provide strategic advice to clients on how M&A insurance products can be introduced to a transaction process enabling them to achieve their objectives.
  • Manage the policy and coverage negotiation process to ensure that the client’s commercial objectives are achieved
  • Work with colleagues across the PEMA division to ensure all available M&A services are introduced to the transaction.

  What you need to have:

  • Qualified lawyer with proven in-practice experience of corporate law is essential
  • Previous experience of working on private equity or M&A transactions is highly beneficial
  • Proven experience of developing client strategy and negotiating in support of that strategy is highly beneficial

  What makes you stand out

  • Qualified lawyer with proven in-practice experience of corporate law is essential

  About Marsh

  Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue approaching US $17 billion and 76,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Follow Marsh on Twitter @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube , or subscribe to BRINK .

  Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at TAUK@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs.

  #hybrid

• About the company

  Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is a global professional services firm, headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting.

Notice