Associate, Legal Counsel

The successful candidate will provide legal advice and commercial support across McLarens' U.S. operations, advising on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, Finance, and global legal colleagues to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and support the company's growth strategy but always consulting with the Group General Counsel. The job holder will also assist in global legal matters.
This is a role that should grow with experience – initially working very closely with the Group General Counsel but as experience develops, the role will assume increasing responsibility for managing legal matters independently while continuing to collaborate with and report to Group General Counsel and other legal colleagues.
Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

Provide, with the Group General Counsel, day-to-day legal advice to business units on U.S. laws and regulations
Support operational teams on contractual matters with the Group General Counsel
Identify legal risks and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.
Contracts & Commercial Support

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, client, NDA, services agreements) initially under supervision
Ensure consistency with McLarens' global legal and compliance standards
Develop standard contract templates?
Assist with the management of the legal document system
Mergers and Acquisitions (Americas)

Support acquisitions from legal due diligence through completion.
Assist with post-acquisition integration.
Coordinate with the Group General Counsel with external counsel.
Prepare corporate governance documentation.
Maintain corporate records where required.
Regulatory & Compliance

Advise on U.S. regulatory requirements impacting claims, and service operations
Support implementation of global policies and ensure local compliance
Partner with the Global Compliance function led by Liz Tubb
Employment & HR Legal Support

Working at all times with the Group General Counsel provide guidance on employment law matters, i, restrictive covenants, disputes, terminations, and investigations
Support HR on policy development and risk mitigation
Disputes & Litigation

Manage or support external counsel on disputes, claims, or litigation matters
Manage the subpoenas that are served on the business
Assist with investigations and internal reviews
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with HR, Finance, IT, and Operations leaders
Promote legal and compliance awareness through the business
Support global initiatives and projects as needed
Qualifications & Experience

Qualified U.S. attorney (active bar membership required)
1 -2 years legal experience required
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic commercial environment
Ability to management competing priorities and deliver to timelines
Experience in insurance, claims, or professional services highly desirable
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance
Key Skills & Competencies

Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic approach
Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to develop trusted relationships with global business leaders
Excellent drafting skills
High integrity and alignment with McLarens' business conduct standards
Ability to operate in a global, matrixed organization
Working Environment

Based in the U.S., supporting global teams where required
Flexibility to collaborate across time zones
The workplace

Since 1932, we've been who people turn to in tough times. That's a huge responsibility. It's also a huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise. Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and reach new heights. And we've got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an average of over 20 years' experience. We're building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first. It's your career, so why compromise?
What Drives Us

At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.
The Benefits

Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you thrive.
Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities.
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable).
Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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