Head of Legal - UK Commercial Risk

LGBT Great; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Legal to manage the UK Commercial Risk team, providing legal support and risk management while collaborating with business leaders and legal experts. The role includes overseeing client interactions and ensuring compliance across various business lines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity promotion

Flexible environment

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong background in broking within the London market.
• Experience in delivering high-quality results in a commercial legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality commercial legal support and risk guidance.
• Build strong relationships with UK Commercial Risk leaders.
• Lead and support junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Ability

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Qualified to practice law in the UK

Job description

Head of Legal – UK Commercial Risk

The candidate will lead the team responsible for supporting the Commercial Risk Insurance broking business and the Global Broking Centre wholesale business across the UK, including UK branches of Belgium and Netherlands.

The role involves leading, advising, and working closely with business leaders and legal experts to anticipate, identify, and manage business, legal, and compliance challenges, helping achieve Aon’s strategic and financial goals.

They will oversee interactions with clients, markets, regulatory bodies, industry bodies, distribution partners, and external counsel.

Required experience includes strong background in broking within the London market and extensive cross-border business experience. The candidate must lead across geographies and solution lines, collaborating with the UK Aon law team based in London, Manchester, and Poland.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. We shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich lives worldwide. We are a united, inclusive, and diverse team passionate about supporting colleagues and clients.

What the day will look like

1. Legal support and risk management: Provide quality commercial legal support and risk guidance to UK Commercial Risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. Support other UK businesses as needed.
2. Relationship building: Build strong relationships with UK Commercial Risk and GBC leaders, acting as a true business partner.
3. Corporate governance: Advise on regional corporate governance, including board and committee structures, working closely with Compliance.
4. Team leadership: Lead and support junior team members, fostering engagement and career development within the Law and Compliance Department’s operating model.
5. Legal risk management: Proactively identify legal risks and work with the business to manage them effectively.
6. External counsel management: Liaise with outside counsel to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
7. Project support: Assist with projects related to process improvements, risk mitigation, and legal policy development.
8. Collaboration: Collaborate across Aon to drive initiatives and embody core values.
9. Additional duties: Perform other responsibilities as needed.
10. People leadership: Ensure the UK Commercial Risk legal team is well-structured, efficient, and responsive, supporting career development.
11. Reporting: Report to Law leadership on key matters and collaboration.
12. Scope: Support all Aon business lines, including reinsurance, retirement, investment, and analytics, with opportunities for growth and influence.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Qualified to practice law in the UK with a valid practicing certificate.
• Strong understanding of the London market and UK financial services regulation.
• Experience in delivering high-quality results in a commercial legal environment, with skills in drafting, negotiation, and communication.
• Excellent collaboration skills with business, compliance, and legal teams.
• Proven leadership in managing legal teams, fostering a team-oriented environment, and motivating colleagues.
• Decisiveness, analytical ability, attention to detail, and practical risk management skills.
• Comfort with responsibility and proactive project leadership.
• Integrity, professionalism, leadership, judgment, initiative, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to uphold high ethical standards and make prudent, risk-based decisions.
• Flexibility and agility in a fast-paced environment.

How we support our colleagues

We offer comprehensive benefits, promote diversity, and foster an inclusive, flexible environment supporting wellbeing and work/life balance through initiatives like Smart Working. Our culture encourages continuous learning, growth, and connection, making colleagues more relevant and valued. Aon values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For more information, contact [e-mail]