Senior Legal Specialist

Senior Legal Specialist

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Apply legal, business, and analytical skills to all legal matters within the Business, including:

• Drafting and reviewing of a range of commercial agreements (including Service Agreements, proposals, Non-Disclosure Agreements, RFPs / RFIs, employment, licensing)

• Participate in client contract negotiations, where necessary

• Interact with internal teams, including operations, business development, finance to draft / review SOW and with HR and IT teams for a range of key strategic business initiatives where legal support is required

• Analysis of legal issues related to commercial risks to present clear recommendations and practical counseling to ensure compliance with various PRC legal matters, local regulations and laws

• Participate in negotiations with customers and vendors and ensure conformance with internal contracting requirements, policies, guidelines and risk mitigation requirements

• Co-ordinate and provide legal advisory support related to operations in the Business on issues such as:

  • mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, new business set-up, liquidation, dissolution and other corporate transactions;
  • Legal supporting to E&O matters and other contentious/dispute resolution matters;
  • employment law and local employment related matters; and
  • other transactional matter and ad-hoc support as required by the business or assigned by China Legal Lead from time to time

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A Law degree from a recognized law school and excellent academics

• At least 3 years of working experience in China legal areas

• Certificate from Chinese Bar and other jurisdiction is preferred

• Proficiency in the Chinese language and in spoken and written English

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, including business leadership while exercising sound judgment, self-confidence, and respect for others

• Proven track record of strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and people management skills; including the ability to influence and build relationships outside of direct reporting structures

• Ability to work independently as well as a team player in a fast-paced, multi-task environment; willingness to research, analyze and develop new skills

• Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements due to changing deadlines, changing deliverables and evolving task priorities

• Capability to find creative solutions to complex legal issues, moving easily between a hands-on, operations-focused view and a larger strategic outlook

• Proven ability to manage domestic and international coordination among cross-functional teams

• Ability to identify and articulate practical legal solutions in a useful and easily-understood manner while partnering with the internal/external client to ensure successful implementation

#Aon #Legal #LI-CO1 2583089