Assistant General Counsel

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

13d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a trusted advisor who combines deep technical expertise with sound business judgment and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex, multinational organization. This role requires an experienced attorney who can navigate evolving legal and regulatory requirements while supporting the Company's talent, business, and governance objectives. 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
7+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience advising on employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
Significant experience with executive compensation rules, federal securities laws, ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks.
Experience supporting public company governance and disclosure obligations.
Exceptional analytical, drafting, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and work effectively across complex organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large multinational corporation and/or nationally recognized law firm.
Experience supporting Compensation Committees and Board governance processes.
Familiarity with global benefits and international workforce considerations.
Experience advising on benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Company's lead attorney for all legal matters relating to executive compensation, employee benefits, and related employment programs.
Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to executive leadership, People Organization, and other senior stakeholders.
Advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting benefit plans and compensation arrangements and recommend appropriate actions.
Advise on executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentive plans, equity compensation arrangements, deferred compensation plans, employment agreements, severance arrangements, and change-in-control programs.
Counsel on compliance with applicable securities, tax, corporate governance, and disclosure requirements.
Support preparation of proxy disclosures and other public filings relating to executive compensation.
Counsel on the design, implementation, administration, amendment, and termination of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans.
Advise on health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness, and other employee benefit programs.
Interpret and apply ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Support plan fiduciaries and governance committees in fulfilling their obligations.
Lead benefits and compensation legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
Conduct legal due diligence and advise on integration and harmonization of employee benefit programs.
Evaluate legal risks and opportunities arising from multinational workforce initiatives.
Develop and maintain governance frameworks for employee benefit and compensation programs.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and manage implementation of compliance initiatives.
Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel regarding audits, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and litigation involving benefits-related matters.