Marsh Lead Compliance Officer - Government Health Consulting

Job ID: R_364661Company: MMC CorporateLocation: Phoenix, Arizona, United States of AmericaEmployment type: RegularCategory: Legal, Compliance & RiskIndustry: Real EstateSalary: 180000Posted: 2026-09-14

Marsh’s Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs (LCPA) department promotes a culture in which ethical, lawful, and risk-mindful behavior is foundational and consistently reinforced. We are looking for a Lead Compliance Officer to join our US team.

Reporting to Marsh’s Chief Regulatory Counsel for US, you will provide lead compliance support for the Marsh Government Health Consulting (GHC) team within the Health & Benefits practice.

This is a hybrid role that requires working in a local office at least three days per week.

We will count on you to:

• Bring a strong background in state governmental and regulatory matters and be a trusted advisor to business leaders and colleagues in all roles

• Be well-versed in the legal, regulatory and contractual frameworks for professional service organizations, including consultants and actuaries

• Serve as the dedicated legal and compliance subject matter expert for GHC across a range of areas and partner with others across LCPA to deliver needed guidance

• Demonstrate sound judgment in providing advice and making decisions in a complex environment with competing priorities, and in determining when to escalate issues

• Educate and guide business teams on existing and emerging risk areas

What you need to have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership (licensed attorney in good standing)

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience supporting governmental and/or regulatory matters, including work in government contracting, procurement and bidding, conflict-of-interest identification and management, compliance, and data protection/privacy (experience with state government agencies—especially health-related—is a plus)

What makes you stand out:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and/or within a matrixed organization

• Ability to communicate and partner effectively with external stakeholders

• Strong commitment to ethical and compliant behavior, demonstrated through personal integrity and accountability

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive them to timely, successful completion

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills

• Top-notch organization skills and the ability to analyze and refine business processes

• Excellent responsiveness to team and colleagues

• Professional growth-oriented and curious mindset evidenced by a desire to learn and improve continuously

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 (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Marsh 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 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.