Legal Advisor (US Law)

Aon; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in Poland (Warsaw or Krakow) is seeking a Legal Advisor to support US law governed commercial contracts for its Human Capital and Risk Capital businesses. You will review and negotiate agreements, advise on privacy terms, and collaborate with the US Law team to manage legal risk.

The role requires at least five years of relevant experience, fluent English, and strong communication skills. Working hours are 10:00–18:00 CET, with opportunities to shape precedents and training across the

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in-house counsel experience in a multinational organisation or equivalent law firm.
• Fluent English required.
• Hands-on experience with UK or US commercial contracts and negotiating in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with legal risk, including AI considerations.
• Experience in financial services or consulting sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts for US entities in a domestic and international context.
• Work with business on tenders, cross-border contracting structures and templates rationalization.
• Provide legal advice on contractual matters, including privacy terms and client negotiations.
• Collaborate with the US-based Law team, business units and other functions to manage legal risk.
• Proactively identify risks and escalate as needed.
• Update precedents and playbooks, conduct research, and assist training.
• Maintain working hours from 10:00 to 18:00 CET.

Skills

Fluent English

In-house counsel experience

Contract negotiation

Job description

Legal Advisor will work as a part of the Warsaw and Krakow-based Aon Law team, providing support on a range of US law governed commercial contracts that facilitate Aon's Human Capital and Risk Capital businesses in the US.

This role may be performed from our offices in Warsaw or Krakow.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts for Aon entities in the US in a domestic and international context across Aon's Human Capital and Risk Capital businesses.
• Working with the business on a range of client related issues such as tenders, cross border contracting structures and templates rationalization.
• Providing legal advice and support to business colleagues on a range of contractual matters, including privacy terms, and complex client consulting and brokerage contracting.
• Working together with the Aon Law team, business units, and other support functions (Compliance, Data Privacy, etc.) based in the US to ensure legal risk is managed appropriately.
• 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.
• Working hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CET.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• A minimum of five years working experience as an in-house counsel in a multinational organisation or an associate in a reputable law firm.
• Fluent English.
• Hands-on experience with UK or US commercial contracts, providing commercial legal advice, drafting and negotiating in the English language.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• High level of self-direction and demonstration of good judgment.
• Ability to create and deliver practical solutions that appropriately balance commercial objectives and legal risks, including incorporating the responsible use of AI.
• Ability to independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously. Prior relevant experience in the financial services or consulting sector, including with respect to insurance regulations and laws, is an asset.