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AON Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel in Zurich, Switzerland
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 60,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
In Switzerland, Aon includes Aon Reinsurance, Aon Insurance Managers, Aon Wealth Solutions and Aon Commercial Risk Solutions, Health & Affinity with around 350 employees in Basel, Lugano, Neuchâtel, Nyon, Wollerau, Zug and Zurich.
In order to strengthen our team in Zurich we are looking for a:
Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel 100% (m/f/d)
Your responsibilities
Central contact for all Aon units in Switzerland in Legal & Compliance matters.
Advising Swiss Business and Management on changes in Swiss law and regulation and its impact
Managing and reporting of legal and compliance risks
Management of litigation and E&O cases for Aon Switzerland
Compliance management, incl. training, drafting and reviewing policies in line with global Aon standards, compliance controls and coordinating follow-up work
Supporting BAU Legal and Compliance related inquiries
Supporting the negotiation of client and commercial contracts
Management of Corporate Law matters
M&A transaction support
Instruction and management of external counsel
Close cooperation with L&C team in the DACH, EMEA and Group
Close cooperation with central units in Switzerland (Finance, Operations, Communications and Marketing, Company Secretary, Data Protection Officer/ Manager)
Your profile
Law Degree from a Swiss university and Swiss Bar exam
5 + years of PQE in the insurance or financial services industry, in a law firm or inhouse
Fluent German, French and business fluent written and spoken English
Confident and professional
Commercial thinking
Proactive and solution-oriented
Structured and process-oriented way of working
Ability to work in a cross-regional team
Confident handling of Office applications incl. SharePoint
Our offer
Competitive remuneration package
Flexible working hours, autonomy, home office solutions
Opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment
Pleasant working environment with attractive working conditions
Good opportunities for professional and personal development
At Aon, we provide equal opportunity to all employees and job seekers, regardless of gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, etc. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. We drive and promote inclusiveness, building an environment where everyone has opportunities for growth and development.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we are looking for a person whose profile match the requirements mentioned in the advert. We will therefore only respond to applicants who fully meet these criteria.
Please only apply online via our application tool and send your application in English.
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Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 60,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
In Switzerland, Aon includes Aon Reinsurance, Aon Insurance Managers, Aon Wealth Solutions and Aon Commercial Risk Solutions, Health & Affinity with around 350 employees in Basel, Lugano, Neuchâtel, Nyon, Wollerau, Zug and Zurich.
In order to strengthen our team in Zurich we are looking for a:
Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel 100% (m/f/d)
Your responsibilities
Central contact for all Aon units in Switzerland in Legal & Compliance matters.
Advising Swiss Business and Management on changes in Swiss law and regulation and its impact
Managing and reporting of legal and compliance risks
Management of litigation and E&O cases for Aon Switzerland
Compliance management, incl. training, drafting and reviewing policies in line with global Aon standards, compliance controls and coordinating follow-up work
Supporting BAU Legal and Compliance related inquiries
Supporting the negotiation of client and commercial contracts
Management of Corporate Law matters
M&A transaction support
Instruction and management of external counsel
Close cooperation with L&C team in the DACH, EMEA and Group
Close cooperation with central units in Switzerland (Finance, Operations, Communications and Marketing, Company Secretary, Data Protection Officer/ Manager)
Your profile
Law Degree from a Swiss university and Swiss Bar exam
5 + years of PQE in the insurance or financial services industry, in a law firm or inhouse
Fluent German, French and business fluent written and spoken English
Confident and professional
Commercial thinking
Proactive and solution-oriented
Structured and process-oriented way of working
Ability to work in a cross-regional team
Confident handling of Office applications incl. SharePoint
Our offer
Competitive remuneration package
Flexible working hours, autonomy, home office solutions
Opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment
Pleasant working environment with attractive working conditions
Good opportunities for professional and personal development
At Aon, we provide equal opportunity to all employees and job seekers, regardless of gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, etc. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. We drive and promote inclusiveness, building an environment where everyone has opportunities for growth and development.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we are looking for a person whose profile match the requirements mentioned in the advert. We will therefore only respond to applicants who fully meet these criteria.
Please only apply online via our application tool and send your application in English.
#LI-ID-29710
#LI-HYBRID