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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