Legal Counsel

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Aon Full time

Legal Counsel

Are you a qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation? Do you enjoy working virtually at home and in the office? If so, come and join our amazing team in our new Manchester office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Aon is recruiting a lawyer to join our team of commercial and regulatory lawyers in the UK as Legal Counsel. This team is primarily responsible for identifying, reviewing and advising on key legal and risk matters in a domestic and cross-border context across each of Aon's solution lines. The role will principally be focused on supporting our Wealth business, however we operate as one team across our range of business and opportunities for wider engagement and development will be available

How this opportunity is different

The role will principally be focused on supporting our Wealth business, however we operate as one team across our range of business and opportunities for wider engagement and development will be available.

When our business colleagues are looking to take on new clients, expand relationships with existing clients or launch a new product or service, they contact the Aon Law Department for advice on how to manage any associated legal risks effectively. As Legal Counsel on that team, your responsibilities and opportunities will include:

Support to the business in respect of commercial transaction and strategic agreements Project work relating to the establishment new products and services, including advising the business, committees and the Board Drafting and negotiation of standard form documentation such as investment management agreements, consulting agreements, administration agreements and bespoke documentation to facilitate the delivery of the new products and services Working with internal compliance, risk and data privacy functions and external legal counsel in order to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and Aon policies Working with key business stakeholders at all levels of the Aon organisation Opportunities to join networks of Aon lawyers around the globe engaging with senior business collaborators to deliver on common goals as one team

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Degree-level qualification or equivalent Qualification to practice as a lawyer (whether in the UK or abroad) Strong commercial contracting experience (drafting, review and negotiation), with emphasis on client-facing supply agreements Experience balancing corporate risk with commercial awareness and opportunity Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with an eye for detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to gain the confidence of seniors and peers in your team and within the businesses you work for, and you are comfortable communicating by email, telephone and video-conference The ability to manage your time effectively, juggle multiple tasks and clients and prioritise, and to be flexible when priorities need to change Enthusiasm for working as part of a team of lawyers and in collaboration with business colleagues towards a common goal Willingness to learn about new areas of work and a logical and enquiring approach to new challenges

You might have:

Experience working in a regulated investment environment, including asset management and/or investment advisory Experience working in-house Projects, transactional or execution management experience Formal management responsibility for other lawyers/legal professionals Aptitude for developing template contracts, knowhow and delivery of business-facing coaching/education

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

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