Legal Consultant

Description :

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 people
• 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 (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 culture
• Parental Leave and 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 :

• 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 Bar
• 3+ 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 law
• Relevant experience in taxation will be considered an asset
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

What makes you stand out :

• Bilingual French (verbal / written)
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