Assistant Corporate Counsel, Contracts - Gallagher

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for negotiating, drafting, and supporting contracting for our US team across all lines of business and corporate areas.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the candidate should have significant experience in supporting professional services firms. Additionally, the selected applicant will have the opportunity to expand their role into other legal functions within the business based on their abilities, experience, and desire.

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 has taken control of their career to date and is eager to make a significant impact. This role presents a great opportunity for someone looking to transition in-house or for someone with existing in-house experience who is ready to take their career to the next level.

• Supervise the implementation of agreements, negotiate to secure agreed objectives, and coordinate the work of all parties involved
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations, with a strong focus on good governance and our shared values, particularly putting clients at the heart of our business
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Must be a member in good standing of a US Bar

Minimum of 3 years of pertinent experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm or in-house

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 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

Other benefits include:

• 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...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.