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AON Litigation Counsel in Sydney, Australia
Great opportunity to join a global market leader and become a pivotal member of a growing & highly regarded legal team
Advance your legal knowledge of financial services, insurance services and dispute resolution
Aon will provide you a meaningful, stimulating and exciting career
Litigation Counsel, Australia
Aon is currently recruiting a Litigation Counsel to join our team based in Sydney.
You will be a trusted advisor to Aon Australia’s businesses and an integral part of the Aon Australia and Pacific Legal & Compliance team, reporting to Aon’s Australian Head of Litigation and Chief Counsel.
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 your day will look like
Provide high quality legal advice and services to Aon’s Australian business with a focus on contentious (litigation and dispute) matters
Primarily manage professional negligence claims (E&Os) involving Aon’s insurance brokers and other colleagues or businesses; support and manage investigations (including regulatory and workplace investigations), intellectual property, regulatory and various other disputes
Advise and manage Aon’s response to subpoenas and document requests
Support the Australian Legal & Compliance teams to advise the business on a wide range of contentious matters including regulatory issues, complaints, legal developments, commercial contracts, new business initiatives, corporate governance and risk mitigation (including identification and remediation of risk and reporting on risk)
Assist with the preparation of training and marketing materials and internal policies; deliver training to Aon colleagues.
How this opportunity is different?
We’re a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on doing exceptional work for our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success, and we’re proud of our positive impact.
Here at Aon, you’re always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business – in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.
Aon exists to shape decisions for the better, to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
This position will suit someone who has strong legal and problem solving skills. Suitable people will also have:
Law Degree and admitted to practice law in New South Wales with a valid practicing certificate.
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience acquired in a top or middle tier law firm and/or inhouse, preferably in the financial services/insurance sector.
Experience in litigation, claims or disputes work.
Experience in insurance/professional indemnity disputes and/or employment law is beneficial but not crucial.
Strong people and stakeholder management skills with ability to work with others under pressure and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both orally and in writing) with ability to effectively communicate ideas to sophisticated internal and external clients together with ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
An ability to process delicate and highly confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work efficiently, accurately and autonomously and manage multiple engagements and processes simultaneously.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we offer a variety of working style solutions including flexible work arrangements. We also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Aon's legal team operate under a hybrid model, with the option to work from home 2-3 times a week.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.
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.
We encourage a diverse workforce. 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.
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 ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
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Great opportunity to join a global market leader and become a pivotal member of a growing & highly regarded legal team
Advance your legal knowledge of financial services, insurance services and dispute resolution
Aon will provide you a meaningful, stimulating and exciting career
Litigation Counsel, Australia
Aon is currently recruiting a Litigation Counsel to join our team based in Sydney.
You will be a trusted advisor to Aon Australia’s businesses and an integral part of the Aon Australia and Pacific Legal & Compliance team, reporting to Aon’s Australian Head of Litigation and Chief Counsel.
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 your day will look like
Provide high quality legal advice and services to Aon’s Australian business with a focus on contentious (litigation and dispute) matters
Primarily manage professional negligence claims (E&Os) involving Aon’s insurance brokers and other colleagues or businesses; support and manage investigations (including regulatory and workplace investigations), intellectual property, regulatory and various other disputes
Advise and manage Aon’s response to subpoenas and document requests
Support the Australian Legal & Compliance teams to advise the business on a wide range of contentious matters including regulatory issues, complaints, legal developments, commercial contracts, new business initiatives, corporate governance and risk mitigation (including identification and remediation of risk and reporting on risk)
Assist with the preparation of training and marketing materials and internal policies; deliver training to Aon colleagues.
How this opportunity is different?
We’re a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on doing exceptional work for our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success, and we’re proud of our positive impact.
Here at Aon, you’re always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business – in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.
Aon exists to shape decisions for the better, to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
This position will suit someone who has strong legal and problem solving skills. Suitable people will also have:
Law Degree and admitted to practice law in New South Wales with a valid practicing certificate.
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience acquired in a top or middle tier law firm and/or inhouse, preferably in the financial services/insurance sector.
Experience in litigation, claims or disputes work.
Experience in insurance/professional indemnity disputes and/or employment law is beneficial but not crucial.
Strong people and stakeholder management skills with ability to work with others under pressure and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both orally and in writing) with ability to effectively communicate ideas to sophisticated internal and external clients together with ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
An ability to process delicate and highly confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work efficiently, accurately and autonomously and manage multiple engagements and processes simultaneously.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we offer a variety of working style solutions including flexible work arrangements. We also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Aon's legal team operate under a hybrid model, with the option to work from home 2-3 times a week.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.
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.
We encourage a diverse workforce. 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.
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 ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
#legalcareers #litigation
#LI-NL1