Aon · 8 hours ago
Senior Counsel - Employment Law
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expAon is in the business of better decisions, and they are seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Employment Law Team. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on various employment law matters, managing outside counsel in litigation, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Routinely advise to HR and business leaders on all aspects of the employee life cycle, including hiring, performance management, compensation, accommodations, leave, consequence management, terminations, pay equity, and restrictive covenants
Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including, but not limited to: FLSA, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Title VII, EPA, FMLA, OWBPA and state and local equivalents
Assist with and manage outside counsel as it relates to employment litigation including: restrictive covenant, breach of contract claims, discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims
Advise on matters related to employment agreements and compliance with restrictive covenants
Manage and respond to employment-related claims and demand letters
Draft employment, separation, and compensation agreements and plans
Support internal investigations
Assist with reductions in force and compliance with OWBPA
Partner with HR regarding investigation of internal complaints
Assist in responding to pre-litigation demands and EEOC/agency charges
Provide employment law support on cross-functional projects, such as corporate transactions/deals
Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents and policies
Monitor legal and regulatory updates at the federal, state, and local level and proactively update company policies and practices as needed
Qualification
Required
3-7 years of relevant employment law experience with law firm
JD and member of Illinois state bar in good standing
Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to work on a wide range of routine to complex projects
Employment and restrictive covenant litigation experience
Experience advising on employment laws and managing risk
Deep expertise and working knowledge of US employment laws
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with internal clients, including senior leadership, and work collaboratively across multiple functional groups
Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and propose strategic solutions
Ability to manage numerous projects and deadlines, manage client expectations, and prioritize matters appropriately
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to drive projects from start to finish with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-lawyers
Preferred
In-house experience preferred but not required
Knowledge of Canada and Caribbean is a plus
Experience working in a large, matrixed organization is highly desirable
Benefits
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
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
Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
Company
Aon
Aon is a global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions, and outsourcing services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
Citibank NABerkshire Hathaway
2023-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $942.6M
1987-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Alejandro Galizia
CEO Latin America, AON
Andy Marcell
Global CEO, Risk Capital & Reinsurance Solutions
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