Alternatives Investments Senior Paralegal

Company:MMC CorporateDescription:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal, Compliance, & Public Affairs team at Marsh McLennan. This role can be based in Boston or St. Louis, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As an Alternatives Investments Senior Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role in a dynamic team of legal professionals dedicated to supporting Mercer’s global Alternatives Investments practice. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team that coordinates all aspects of the transactional process for our private markets fund-of-funds’ investments, including primary investments, secondaries, and co-investments. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and fosters professional growth!

We will count on you to:

• Track and manage workflow across multiple fund transactions – from the point of deal initiation through closing – involving coordination across multiple functional teams, as well as external counsel
• Assist the legal team in all aspects of the transactions, including review and negotiation of documentation, completion of subscription documents, preparation of internal reports and presentations to investment committees, closing and execution
• Provide support and advice on corporate actions and most-favored-nations elections from fund investments
• Work closely with Mercer’s external legal counsel in relation to the above, where appropriate, to include managing timely delivery of projects and advice within agreed scope and budget
• Support the wider Legal & Compliance team on general matters affecting the Alternatives Investments practice

What you need to have: 

• 5+ years of paralegal or other corporate/transactional experience, either at a law firm, or combined at a law firm and in-house at a financial services firm supporting transactional work
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Project management skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, with a high volume of transactions, managing multiple tasks and deadlines at any given time.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite

What makes you stand out?

• College degree
• Experience with alternatives investments products, private markets, and/or supporting a transactional practice with high volumes
• Experience as a people manager and team leader
• Willingness to bring fresh perspective and ideas while contributing to a collegial team setting!

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 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.