Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position:

Legal Consultant

At Mercer, we’re creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work.  When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are.  You are welcome here. 

Mercer Canada is seeking a Legal Consultant, hybrid opportunity, based in our Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal office.

What can you expect?

The legal advisor supports Mercer consultants so that they can provide Mercer clients with appropriate consulting services concerning the legal aspects of registered pension plans, savings plans and employee benefits.

What is in it for you?

A company with a strong brand and strong results to match, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of peopleA culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fieldsCompetitive pay (salary and bonus potential), full benefits package – effective starting Day 1! (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan) or TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account))Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work cultureParental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

We will count on you to:

Manage projects of varying degrees of complexity and scope with respect to registered pension plans, savings plans, taxation and benefits.Assist in developing pension, savings plans and employee benefit documents. Collaborate with clients and their legal counsel to find practical solutions to matters relating to retirement savings arrangements and employee benefits.Inform Mercer consultants and clients of legal developments and participate in training and professional development activities.Demonstrate flexibility by working independently as well as in a team with Mercer legal and tax professionals and other Mercer consultants.

What you need to have: 

JD or LL.B & called to the Bar3+ years of experience in pension and employee benefit law, or has worked for a minimum of five years in a related legal field, and demonstrates a keen interest in pension and employee benefit lawRelevant experience in taxation will be considered an assetStrong communication skills both verbal and written

What makes you stand out:

Bilingual French (verbal/written)

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

  

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact TANA@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.