Senior Counsel

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our In-house Legal team. You will be providing legal support to all lines of business within Aon Canada and can be based out of our Montréal, Winnipeg, Edmonton or Halifax offices.
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
Establish and cultivate relationships with stakeholders in the business;
Negotiate, draft, assess and manage commercial contracts and a wide variety of commercial documents;
Provide advice on current and new projects, products and services;
Establish strong working relationships internally with peers on the local and global legal and compliance teams to collaborate and partner on issues;
Support the business in connection with E&Os;
Manage relationships with external counsels;
Review contract templates, policies and procedures;
Participate in the development and presentation of internal legal training for business colleagues;
Provide general legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters to support the business; and
How this opportunity is different
As a Corporate Counsel, you will report directly to our Deputy Chief Counsel, Canada. In this position, we’re seeking a high energy professional who is intelligent and adaptable, with a taste for coordination and organization in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a team player with great communications skills, who is skilled at operational efficiencies, managing business relationships and developing best practices while getting things done.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant corporate/commercial post-call experience gained in a upper tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Detail and results-orientated; able to work independently on a variety of projects, able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced; high pressure environment and meet project deadlines;
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills;
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills in developing solutions for complex business issues;
Ability to work within a team with a heightened sense of responsibility and initiative;
Proven client relationship management skills; ability to partner and establish yourself as a trusted advisor with the business;
Strong attention to detail with the operate with minimal supervision, working with accuracy and reliability;
Sensitive to issues of confidentiality and ability to use discretion as warranted;
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), ability to clearly articulate ideas and information and effective stakeholder engagement skills;
High level of composure, ability to demonstrate sound judgment, tact and diplomacy required to deal with senior level contacts; and French / English bilingualism is considered an asset considering the support provided to colleagues and clients across Canada.

Preferred Experience:
Would be considered an asset for someone to have previous experience working with legal matters within the insurance industry from working directly with a large insurance carrier, insurance broker and/or a legal firm that specializes in insurance law, or in the financial industry or professional services industry.

Education:
Bachelors of Law or Juris Doctor Degree required, with a membership in good standing with a Canadian Bar Association; and
Commitment to professional development.
If available, please submit a copy of your resume in both French and English.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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