Remote Corporate Counsel, Contracts — Strategic Negotiation Lead

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the in-house legal team. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and finalizing diverse contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and advising on business risks.

Collaboration with business leads and other legal colleagues supports strategic initiatives across Gallagher’s operations. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, is US-bar admitted, and brings experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory matters, including

Qualifications

• Law degree and 3 years related experience required.
• Must be a member in good standing of a US Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of pertinent experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm or in-house.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled lawyer with strategic business acumen.
• Self-directed, initiative-driven, and goal-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, accustomed to working and engaging with a diverse team of people.
• Strong communication skills to influence and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional negotiation, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, including client contracts, partnership agreements, consulting services agreements, marketing agreements, and other agreements arising out of Gallagher’s operations.
• Ensure that all agreements accurately reflect Gallagher’s business objectives and comply with all laws and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Gallagher business leads, management, other Gallagher legal representatives on strategic initiatives affecting contracts and commercial issues.
• Provide ongoing and proactive strategic advice regarding contractual and business risks and counsel on contract interpretation and potential dispute issues.
• As pertaining to Gallagher contracts, identify and provide advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters that may arise, including IP, privacy (including data security, HIPAA and GDPR) and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate and work in a team environment with other Gallagher legal representatives in analyzing and implementing various projects, including improvements on data metrics and reporting and automation.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

IP & privacy

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Gallagher Benefit Services is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the in-house legal team. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and finalizing diverse contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and advising on business risks.

Collaboration with business leads and other legal colleagues supports strategic initiatives across Gallagher’s operations. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, is US-bar admitted, and brings experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory matters, including