Lead M&A Tax Counsel

Company:MMC CorporateDescription:

Marsh McLennan is a global leader in insurance brokerage and consulting, renowned for its expertise in risk management and strategic advisory services. The company provides innovative solutions that help clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their business objectives. The company deploys significant capital each year to enhance its inorganic growth.  In 2024, Marsh McLennan closed more than 25 M&A transactions valued at approximately $10 billion.

Marsh McLennan seeks an experienced M&A Tax Counsel to join our dynamic Marsh McLennan Tax team. The M&A Tax Counsel will partner closely with the Strategy & Corporate Development team to provide advice and support in connection with the Company’s M&A activity, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and post-acquisition integrations.  The M&A Tax Counsel will also provide advice and support in connection with the funding of the M&A transactions as well as various other Treasury-related activities.  The Counsel may also help develop strategies to reduce Marsh McLennan’s global effective tax rate and document company tax positions. 

We will count on you to:

• Provide tax support for all global M&A transactions, including structuring, contract review, and tax due diligence.
• Assist in developing worldwide tax strategies to improve earnings and cash flow and to minimize tax liabilities,
• Counsel senior tax department personnel on legal and technical issues as they arise,
• Provide advice regarding uncertain tax positions related to M&A transactions, including any ASC 740 or 450 reserves required, or indemnities to manage exposures,
• Remain current on legislative and regulatory changes as they effect Marsh McLennan,
• Work with outside advisors as necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

What you need to have:

• J.D. required, LLM preferred
• Accounting background/knowledge a plus
• A minimum of 4 years of experience at a law firm, Big four and/or corporate experience – (compensation will be commensurate with experience)
• Strong technical U.S international and domestic corporate tax knowledge
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, research, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to participate in negotiations and make decisions as necessary
• Strong spreadsheet and tax accounting skills preferred; ability to perform transaction modeling is optimal

What makes you stand out:

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust information and approach to the audience
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability confidently engage with senior professionals and build effective relationships

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $129,400 to $258,800.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.