Legal Advisor
Kraków
Nr ref.: 2546834/64995
Legal Advisor will work as a part of the Warsaw and Krakow-based Aon Law team, providing support on a range of English and Irish law-governed commercial contracts that facilitate Aon’s.
In addition, candidate may be asked to support legal advice for English-speaking Aon jurisdictions within EMEA, as well as Central and Eastern Europe. They will also be asked to upskill regulatory knowledge in various fields such as e.g. in data protection law to assist on these matters too.
This role will report into the Head of UK Legal, Poland, and may be performed from our offices in Warsaw or Krakow.
What the day will look like:
- Commercial legal advice and contract drafting to Aon business units mainly in the UK, Ireland, and EMEA.
- Advise on product development and legal documentation
- Work with the business on client-related issues such as tender, submissions.
- Working together with Aon Law team based in the UK, business units, and other support functions (in particular Compliance, Data Privacy, etc.) to ensure legal risk is managed appropriately.
- Support on other matters as required from time to time, including regulatory projects or M&A integration.
- Proactively engage with management to identify risks and matters requiring escalation.
- Support team infrastructure such as updating precedents, and playbooks, undertaking research, and arranging, delivering, and attending training.
- Data protection advice in relation to the UK and European requirements.
Skills and experience that will lead to success:
- Mid-level lawyer
- Working experience as an in-house lawyer in a multinational organisation or an associate in a reputable law firm
- Experienced in providing commercial legal advice and drafting in the English language
- Ability to work independently, escalating concerns appropriately
- Hands-on experience with English or Irish commercial contracts is an asset
- Fluent English is a must
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 (EEO) 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. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative-action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.