Gallagher · 15 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expGallagher is a global community of people dedicated to helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. As Corporate Counsel, you will ensure the protection of Gallagher Global Brokerage, focusing on US business, by providing legal counsel for contracts and commercial matters while collaborating with various stakeholders to manage legal risks.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal and business advice to select business units within GGB-US. Such day-to-day advice includes collaborating with senior leadership to develop or implement corporate strategies, policies and standards, address issues such as risk mitigation, and relationship management
Review, draft, negotiate and interpret a variety of agreements, including agreements with clients, insurance carriers, vendors and other agreements arising out of GGB-US’ operations
Ensure that all agreements accurately reflect GGB-US’ business objectives and comply with all laws and regulatory requirements
Work closely with GGB-US management, other GGB-US legal representatives supporting the contract function, and the Gallagher corporate legal department 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
Assist in the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and best practices
Provide advice and counsel on a variety of other legal matters that may arise out of GGB-US’ operations, including intellectual property, bankruptcy and privacy
Develop innovative approaches to legal issues in support of strategic business initiatives and objectives. Work with Gallagher legal representatives in analyzing the potential for contract automation and hybrid support structures. Recommend and implement enhancements and improvements to the system on an ongoing basis as appropriate
Provide administrative support as needed to maintain or establish legal processes
Qualification
Required
Law degree and 3 years related experience required
Preferred
2-5 years practicing attorney in the contracts space
Experience in working independently to negotiate complex commercial agreements
Previous insurance experience preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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