Senior Counsel

Gallagher; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gallagher seeks a highly qualified Senior Counsel, Contracts to join its in‑house legal team in the United States. The role requires advising business stakeholders on contract risk, negotiation strategy, and practical resolution of legal and business issues in a client‑facing capacity.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience establishing strong relationships, working independently, and driving consistent contracting practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Law Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a member in good standing of a US Bar.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts at a law firm or in-house preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts including client, partnership, consulting, and marketing agreements.
• Ensure agreements reflect Gallagher’s objectives and comply with laws and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with business leads and legal colleagues on strategic initiatives affecting contracts.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual and business risks and dispute issues.
• Advise on matters including IP, privacy, data security, HIPAA and GDPR.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory & privacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

Gallagher seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and results‑oriented Senior Counsel, Contracts to join our in‑house legal team. The candidate should have significant experience advising business stakeholders on contract risk, negotiation strategy, and practical resolution of legal and business issues. In this client‑facing position, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of establishing solid relationships and possess a polished and highly personable demeanor. We are seeking a self‑starter who can operate with a high degree of independence, support cross‑functional collaboration, and help drive consistent contracting practices across the organization.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• 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.

About You

Required:

• Typically requires a Law Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Highly Preferred:

• Must be a member in good standing of a US Bar
• Minimum of six (6) years of pertinent experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm or in‑house preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple complex contracting matters independently
• 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
• Excellent drafting skills, including the ability to tailor contract language to address legal, business, operational and other related considerations

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well‑being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people‑first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)