<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0">G et results for Aon by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our dynamic and industry-leading North America Litigation team! This position reports directly to the Head of Litigation for North America in Aon’s Chicago office. Remote work from the USA is possible for qualified candidates, as well as hybrid opportunities in Chicago and New York.
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<br> Aon is in the business of better decisions.
<br>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
<br>Proactively managing Aon’s professional liability and general litigation docket from early case stages through judgment or settlement.
<br>Collaborating with outside counsel to develop appropriate litigation strategy and ensure Aon is represented effectively in litigation.
<br>Assisting in developing facts and legal theories, and working with potential witnesses and subject matter authorities, to reduce or eliminate Aon’s potential liability in litigated matters.
<br>Crafting and implementing alternative fee agreements to align incentives and minimize costs in retaining outside legal counsel and other service providers.
<br>Advising Aon’s Risk Capital and Human Capital businesses on pre-litigation matters and standard methodologies for minimizing liability and maintaining attorney-client privilege.
<br>Partnering with business leaders and our risk management team to identify proactive and innovative ways to reduce errors and omissions.
<br>Providing strategic advice and settlement recommendations to senior management with respect to disputed matters and significant potential liabilities.
<br>Communicating with colleagues in finance and in Aon business units, and with Aon’s insurers, to ensure they are aware of significant litigation developments and upcoming events.
<br>Working with communications and media relations on litigation matters to best protect Aon’s brand in publicized disputes.
<br>Collaborating with our legal operations team to ensure standard processes around eDiscovery, document preservation, and service provider engagement.
<br>Partnering with North America Law and Compliance Leaders on practices in contracting as it relates to dispute resolution and risk mitigation. Skills and experience that will lead to success.
<br>Licensed attorney in good standing in the United States with a minimum of 5 years’ litigation experience.
<br>Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas of litigation: professional liability, ERISA, insurance, reinsurance, health/talent consulting, complex commercial litigation; coverage litigation.
<br>Collaborative mentality.
<br>Ability to operate independently and negotiate with counterparties.
<br>Ability to identify areas of legal concern in a company’s day-to-day operations.
<br>Strong oral and written communication skills.
<br>Juris Doctor Degree How we support our colleagues
<br>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!
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<br> 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.
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<br> 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.
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<br> 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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
<br>We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com
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<br> For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
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<br> Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws:
<br>The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $140,000 - $175,000 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.
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<br> 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.
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<br> 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.
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