Paralegal

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position in New York:

Paralegal

What can you expect?

• As the Paralegal, you will be responsible for general corporate housekeeping duties for multiple subsidiaries under the Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) organizational structure:
  • Prepare and submit State forms and applications related to corporate formations, registrations, amendments, dissolutions, mergers and/or withdrawals
  • Prepare board resolutions for corporate actions such as mergers & acquisitions, dissolutions, elections, bonus or dividend approvals, banking transactions, amendments and share transfer approvals
  • Coordinate the execution of board resolutions
  • Support MMC Treasury with drafting of banking resolutions, assisting with KYC forms to set up bank accounts, and preparing consents regarding dividend declarations and capital contributions
  • Maintain corporate minute books, stock certificates, corporate seals and updated corporate by-laws
• You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contribute to the success of our Legal, Compliance, & Public Affairs function
• We place a high value on diversity and work to foster understanding, inclusion, and innovation in the workplace
• You will be doing meaningful, challenging work, and can look forward to a career with many opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and strong results, committed to making a difference in people's lives
• A 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 fields
• Competitive pay, and full benefits package – effective starting Day 1! (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, generous 401k match AND automatic contribution)
• 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 culture
• Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement plan per year, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee 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:

• Participate in team projects, organize project files, and create spreadsheets, presentations, user guides, pie graphs and organizational charts
• Respond to e-mail requests and inquiries from various corporate departments relating to company structure, State registrations and tax or State ID numbers and board appointments
• Create organizational charts illustrating ownership chain and legal structure for various subsidiaries
• Assist with complex matters and projects under direction and supervision of project manager and supervisor
• Prepare and notarize secretary’s certificates, proxies, power of attorney documents and affidavits and arrange for proper legalizations, upon request (e.g., apostille or consularization)
• Update corporate database system (Diligent Entities) with any directorial or officer changes such as (i) resignations, replacements or new officer elections; and (ii) adding or removing companies due to merger or corporate dissolution. Perform lien searches
• May serve as a liaison between the MMC legal department and external legal counsel in connection with corporate governance matters, transactions, and other projects
• Liaise with Corporate Tax department on maintaining good corporate governance for the Marsh subsidiaries
• May also collect, analyze, present, and report on various types of data

What you need to have: 

• 1-3 years of experience with corporate secretarial
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.  
• Must be a current notary public
• Detail oriented, high level of accuracy in work product, and meet commitments
• Experience handling sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Proficient with MS Office applications

What makes you stand out:

• Familiar with Diligent Entities or similar systems

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us 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 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.

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $46,700 to $93,500.

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.

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