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Marsh McLennan is a global professional services firm working across risk, strategy, and people-related advisory services. Its businesses include Marsh, which provides insurance brokerage and risk management; Guy Carpenter, focused on reinsurance and capital strategies; Mercer, serving clients in health, wealth, and career consulting; and Oliver Wyman, specializing in strategy, economics, and brand consulting. With a workforce of more than 85,000 employees worldwide, Marsh McLennan brings together expertise across finance, consulting, marketing, and related professional services. The company’s hiring landscape spans roles supporting client advisory, risk analysis, business strategy, consulting, and operational teams across its four businesses.
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Assistant General Counsel, Alternative Investments

Advise Marsh McLennan’s alternative investments business on private funds, separately managed accounts, transactions, and regulatory compliance. Lead complex deal negotiations and oversee external counsel and junior legal staff.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusetts
$165,500 – $331,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Advise on legal matters involving global private markets, hedge fund-of-funds products, and separately managed accounts.
  • Counsel Investments and Operations teams on the commercial and legal terms for fund investments across alternative assets and investment types.
  • Oversee external counsel conducting legal and tax due diligence and negotiating transaction documents.
  • Lead negotiations for complex private markets deals involving global private funds and separately managed accounts.
  • Coordinate timely project delivery and legal advice, keeping external counsel within agreed scope and budget.
  • Advise on corporate actions issued by underlying investments.
  • Oversee legal work for the development, launch, and operation of Mercer investment funds and separately managed accounts.
  • Guide teams on the Investment Advisers Act, securities laws, Cayman Islands law, and other applicable regulations.
  • Supervise paralegals and junior lawyers supporting private funds transactions.

Requirements

  • At least seven years advising on private funds, both closed-end and open-end, preferably at a law firm.
  • JD from a US-accredited law school.
  • Active license in good standing to practice law in at least one US state.
  • Strong understanding of the Investment Advisers Act and how it applies to private funds.
  • Familiarity with private fund structures and regulatory requirements in the EU, UK, Canada, and other jurisdictions outside the US.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate private fund transaction documents.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation abilities.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, manage competing priorities, and lead a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including explaining complex legal issues to nonlegal colleagues.
  • Experience advising on tax structuring issues, including UBTI, ECI, and CFC/PFIC rules.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive leadership.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Additional retirement programs.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Performance-based incentives may be available.

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