Bilingual Corporate Counsel

2 weeks ago


Canada Aon Full time

Aon is looking for a Bilingual Corporate Counsel - Montréal, Toronto

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 or Toronto 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;
Assist the business, performing contract reviews and drafting;
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;
Manage relationships with external counsels;
Assist and support with licensing and regulatory matters;
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
Act as a role model for the behaviours defined by the Aon Leadership Model. 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 creative and intelligent with a taste for coordination and organization in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a team player, with a sense of humor who is skilled at operational efficiencies, managing business relationships, 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 in an insurance or professional consulting services firm and/or a related field such as banking or financial services;
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 mínimal supervision, working with accuracy and reliability;
Strong technical expertise and the proven ability to remain current with respect to trends in the market, and stay current on changes to the applicable law provincially and federally;
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;
Embraces entrepreneurial and creative spirit in work; forward-thinking, progressive, energetic and disciplined;
High level of composure, ability to demonstrate sound judgment, tact and diplomacy required to deal with senior level contacts; and
Bilingualism would be considered an asset (English/French)P. 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. 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 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 recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential



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