Senior Counsel - Commercial Contracts Global Spend Management and Procurement

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Senior Counsel - Commercial ContractsAre you looking for a legal role at a large, global company in the commercial contract space? If so, this could be the role for you! Ideally the role would be local to Chicago, but we are open to all geographic locations in the United States.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt 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 likeThe successful candidate will have subject matter expertise in a broad range of commercial transactions including experience with privacy and data protection, with a primary focus on procurement and commercial contracts including outsourcing (BPO/ITO), master service agreements, statements of work, master software licensing and software as a service agreements, and other sourcing, IT and technology related matters necessary for Aon’s operations. The successful candidate will be adept at identifying, assessing risk and advising on risks, managing customers and prioritizing projects. Other experience related to real estate leases, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions desired but not required. The Senior Counsel will join a team of 10 other attorneys in the Corporate Law group, supporting the other members of the Corporate Group in a broad array of global corporate law initiatives. The Senior Counsel will have the opportunity to interact directly with internal senior level clients from around the world, including the global Chief Procurement Officer and regional procurement partners. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for legal matters in connection with the negotiation of material supplier contracts and management of legal risks related thereto in the North America region and will interact with the UK, EMEA and APAC regions as well. Aon has over $2 Billion globally in spend on third parties and the successful candidate will work alongside Aon’s global spend management function and other key collaborators in providing effective legal and execution support to Aon.Skills and experience that will lead to successAttorney qualified in the US and/or IllinoisMinimum of 8 years of experience practicingLaw firm experience preferredAbility to advise on commercial legal issues at a high level, dealing with senior partners and taking a strategic approachPrevious experience with regulatory environmentsSelf- starter capable of handling a multitude of issues at any one timeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent teammateEngaging collaborativelyAbility to successfully navigate in a matrixed environment and understanding of a shared service operational modelCuriosity and creativity and ability to quickly digest and understand complex business issuesSense of humorStrong intuition for business and ability to balance risks and commercial benefitsExperience in financial and/or professional servicesHow 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 recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! The salary range for this position is $150K - $180K annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. 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, diverse 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 (EEO) 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. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on **** Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #LI-CK1#LI-REMOTE   2524929,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:Senior Counsel - Commercial ContractsAre you looking for a legal role at a large, global company in the commercial contract space? If so, this could be the role for you! Ideally the role would be local to Chicago, but we are open to all geographic locations in the United States.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt 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 likeThe successful candidate will have subject matter expertise in a broad range of commercial transactions including experience with privacy and data protection, with a primary focus on procurement and commercial contracts including outsourcing (BPO/ITO), master service agreements, statements of work, master software licensing and software as a service agreements, and other sourcing, IT and technology related matters necessary for Aon’s operations. The successful candidate will be adept at identifying, assessing risk and advising on risks, managing customers and prioritizing projects. Other experience related to real estate leases, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions desired but not required. The Senior Counsel will join a team of 10 other attorneys in the Corporate Law group, supporting the other members of the Corporate Group in a broad array of global corporate law initiatives. The Senior Counsel will have the opportunity to interact directly with internal senior level clients from around the world, including the global Chief Procurement Officer and regional procurement partners. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for legal matters in connection with the negotiation of material supplier contracts and management of legal risks related thereto in the North America region and will interact with the UK, EMEA and APAC regions as well. Aon has over $2 Billion globally in spend on third parties and the successful candidate will work alongside Aon’s global spend management function and other key collaborators in providing effective legal and execution support to Aon.Skills and experience that will lead to successAttorney qualified in the US and/or IllinoisMinimum of 8 years of experience practicingLaw firm experience preferredAbility to advise on commercial legal issues at a high level, dealing with senior partners and taking a strategic approachPrevious experience with regulatory environmentsSelf- starter capable of handling a multitude of issues at any one timeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent teammateEngaging collaborativelyAbility to successfully navigate in a matrixed environment and understanding of a shared service operational modelCuriosity and creativity and ability to quickly digest and understand complex business issuesSense of humorStrong intuition for business and ability to balance risks and commercial benefitsExperience in financial and/or professional servicesHow 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 recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! The salary range for this position is $150K - $180K annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. 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, diverse 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 (EEO) 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. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. 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