Transactional Risk Broker (M&A Lawyer) (Open)

Job ID: R_351807Company: Marsh McLennanLocation: Bodio Center, Bodio 1, Viale Bodio, 33, 20158 Milan MI, ItalyJob Type: RegularCategory: Client Management & SalesIndustry: Real EstateSalary: 70000Posted Date: 2026-06-17Transactional Risk Broker (M&A Lawyer) Marsh is looking for candidates to join our Private Equity and M&A (PEMA) practice as a Transactional Risk Broker based in Milan. With more than two decades of M&A experience, Marsh advises on insurance services to buyers and sellers at all stages of an M&A transaction. When assessing the legal and financial risks and consequences of an M&A process, it is also key to prepare from an insurance perspective. In 2023 Marsh PEMA alone has placed more than 80 deals with an aggregate limit of liability of approx. EUR 2bn and a deal value of more than EUR 13bn.Marsh PEMA is looking to expand the team to further increase its market position, following a strong development of Insurance M&A market. The purpose of this position is to be part of the M&A transaction services practice for the Private Equity and M&A market in Italy, to serve as strategic deal advisor to clients during transactions and to support the growth of the business.What can you expect?Activities and responsibilities:Structure and place Transactional Risk Insurance solutions (i.e. Warranty & Indemnity, contingent Liability Insurances, Litigation Buy Out, Environmental M&A solutions) and manage direct negotiations with Transactional Risk Insurance market. This encompasses handling the entire underwriting process, with specific focus on Italian deals starting with confidentiality agreements, preparing non-binding indications, drafting policies, negotiating contract terms, preparing underwriting requests, and issue of policy documents;Interact with Private Equity Firms and Corporations, C-Suite members (i.e. CEO, COO, CFO), Law Firms, Investment Banks and other members of the M&A community to source deals;Building relationships with colleagues in Italy and abroad to serve as strategic deal advisor to clients and support the growth of the M&A insurance business.Requirements:Master’s Degree in Laws;proven experience in corporate transactions in private practice with an emphasis on private M&A, with a passion about M&A and Insurance industries;Fluent in written and spoken English (any other language is a plus);Strong organizational, project management attitude and attention to details;Your strengths include strong client orientation, commercial acumen, decision-making power and a high degree of persuasiveness, as well as high motivation and resilience;You have already been able to demonstrate your strong team skills, your high sense of responsibility and your flexibility;Experience with corporate tax and international experience are considered a plus. Why joining our team?A leading company with a strong brand and strong results to match;International work environment and opportunities to work on cross border deals in multiple industries;Flexibility and exposure to clients.What we offer:The position is offered on a permanent basis.We propose a gross annual salary starting from 50.000 for a full-time position. Depending on experience, skills and qualifications, we are willing to consider compensation above the starting salary. Variable remuneration may be granted in accordance with company policy. Further details will be shared during the selection process or directly in the employment contract.The National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) applied is "Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi”.The contractual level, together with the applicable terms and conditions, will be determined in line with the experience and professional profile of the candidate selected through the recruitment process.Attractive benefits offered, including insurance coverages, supplementary pension plan, facultative health assistance, meal vouchers, flexible benefits, optional stock purchase plan, smart working policy, learning programs and well-being initiatives. Further details will be shared during the selection process or directly in the employment contract. 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 creating 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.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.Skillstransactional risk insurancem&a transactionscorporate transactionsmaster’s degree in lawsnegotiationclient orientationcommercial acumenattention to detailteam collaborationfluent englishinternational experience