Location: Illinois-Chicago
Description: <div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-10og78z eu4oa1w0"><div> Posting Description: Aon is seeking to hire a Conduct & Ethics Investigations 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 the day will look like <ul> <li> Conduct complex internal investigations related to potential employee misconduct in violation of Aon’s Code of Conduct and/or the laws and regulations of the United States and other countries in which Aon operates, including anti-corruption, fraud, and other types of corporate misconduct.</li> <li> Scope, manage, and direct complex, high visibility, and privileged internal investigations.</li> <li> Coordinate with other corporate functions, such as Audit, People Organization, IT, Security, and Compliance to support complex, cross-functional investigations.</li> <li> Collaborate with and manage outside counsel, as appropriate.</li> <li> Serve as a day-to-day legal advisor for Aon’s Global Investigations team responsible for investigating Code of Business Conduct violations and other legal, regulatory, or company policy violations.</li> <li> Serve as the day-to-day legal advisor for Aon’s Global & Regional Conduct & Ethics Committees providing advice on conduct and consequence management to minimize legal risk to the firm. </li> <li>Support Aon’s Ethics Point hotline, assisting with the escalation and triage of sensitive and high visibility hotline reports.</li> <li> Provide updates and written work product to the Chief Compliance Officer and other senior business leaders on investigative activities and results.</li> <li> Closely coordinate with Aon’s Regional Conduct Committees to implement remediation activities, training, consequence management. </li> <li>Review and update internal investigative protocols and templates to align with best-in-class investigation practices. </li> <li>Develop and deliver trainings to investigators on investigative best practices, compliance trends and enforcement actions, updated internal investigatory procedures, etc.</li> <li> Support on employment law related projects and initiatives and provide employment law advice to internal business clients. </li> <li>Assist with Conduct & Ethics diligence related to Company’s M&A activity.</li> </ul> Skills and experience that will lead to success <ul> <li> Experience delivering training</li> <li> Managed complex internal investigations regarding employee misconduct and fraud</li> <li> Has served as legal advisor to management or board</li> </ul> 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 recognize 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. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. 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. 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. <div> 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 </div> <div></div> Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $130,000-$150,000 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. 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. </div> </div>
Posted: 25-Mar-2024
Updated: 09-Sep-2024
Closed: 05-Apr-2024
Practice Areas: Litigation
Specialties: Commercial, Investigations, Labor & Employment, Conflicts/Ethics
Experience: 3+ years
Employer Type: In-House

Conduct & Ethics Investigations Counsel

Aon