Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor will work as a part of the Warsaw and Krakow-based Aon Law team, supporting a range of English-language contracts that facilitate Aon’s business across multiple regions, including EMEA. This role reports to the Head of Legal based in Warsaw and may be performed from our offices in Warsaw or Krakow.

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:

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts for Aon entities in a domestic and international context.
• Providing legal advice and support to business colleagues on a range of contractual matters, including privacy terms.
• Working with the business on client related issues such as tenders and cross border contracting structures.
• Collaborating with the Aon Law team, business units, and other support functions (Compliance, Data Privacy, etc.) to ensure legal risk is managed appropriately.
• Proactively engaging with management to identify risks and matters requiring escalation.
• Supporting team infrastructure such as updating precedents and playbooks, rationalizing templates, and arranging, delivering, and attending training.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Solid experience as an in-house counsel in a multinational organisation or as an associate in a reputable law firm.
• Hands-on experience with foreign law-governed English-language contracts, providing commercial legal advice, drafting and negotiating in the English language.
• Fluent English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, escalating concerns appropriately.
• High level of self-direction and demonstration of good judgment.
• Ability to create and deliver practical solutions that appropriately balance commercial objectives and legal risks.
• Ability to independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Prior relevant experience in the financial services sector, including with respect to insurance regulations and laws, is an asset.

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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.