Counsel – Regional Legal Team

About the role

Marsh People & Investments is seeking a Counsel to join its regional legal team in Amman. The role supports Marsh and Mercer businesses across the Middle East on a broad mix of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, draft and negotiate contracts, sub‑contracts and vendor agreements.
• Support stakeholders on contentious matters, including disputes, pre‑litigation issues, employment and commercial concerns.
• Manage external counsel, oversee E&O claims handling, and assist with internal investigations and records management.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to training, policy development, process improvement and respond to RFPs where legal input is required.

Required profile

• Recognised legal qualification and admission to practice in Jordan, another Middle East jurisdiction, or a common‑law jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a law firm or in‑house team.
• Strong experience in contentious matters, commercial and employment disputes.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and drafting skills with the ability to work independently.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Litigation and dispute management.
• Regulatory advisory within insurance or financial services (preferred).

What we offer

• Professional development, meaningful work and strong leadership.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture with opportunities across teams and markets.
• Hybrid work model – three days per week in the office.