Senior Counsel - Dispute Resolution, Asia
Aon
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the Asia Legal function on dispute resolution matters. Responsible for advice and counsel on a wide variety of dispute resolution or related matters. Such as professional negligence and commercial disputes (in particular E&Os); IP and other contractual disputes; disputes with third parties, suppliers and others; drafting settlement terms and correspondence; advising on regulatory, legal and operational issues arising from time to time; investigations, including investigating matters that are reported to Aon Law as claims or circumstances that may give rise to a claim, and advising on steps to minimise or mitigate Aon’s potential for liability; and mediations, settlement discussions and court proceedings as required.
- Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of required training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Aon group company.
- Advise on regulatory, legal and operational issues arising from time to time and maintain an up to date knowledge of the law.
- Appoint and lead all aspects of the quality and fitness-for-purpose of legal advice provided by external lawyers and leading those relationships generally.
- Provide regular case reports for management and boards.
- Work on special projects and investigations with the Aon law and compliance team and lead projects to improve team know-how, systems and processes.
- Develop internal policies and provide legal and risk management training and advice to the businesses on how to mitigate or avoid E&Os, and minimize legal, regulatory and reputational risks. Advise on the application of Aon’s local, regional and global policies and procedures.
- Build strong and positive relationships with key business leaders and well as other functions (Claims, Broking, People Organisation, Internal Audit, Finance etc.).
- Provide support to other Aon Law teams (such as Commercial Contracts, Corporate and Employment) as required.
- Supporting the strategic direction of the Aon Group and Legal Department on projects and initiatives that may be allocated from time to time.
- Qualification to practise as a lawyer in common law jurisdiction (whether in Asia or abroad)
- Highly proficient in practical dispute resolution legal experience, including insurance litigation and professional negligence claims (a minimum of 8+ years practical legal experience; experience in-house and in Asia is beneficial, but not required).
- Experience balancing corporate risk with commercial awareness and opportunity.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with an eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to gain the confidence of seniors and peers in your team and within the businesses you work for, and you are comfortable communicating by email, telephone and videoconference.
- Willingness to learn about new areas of work and a logical and enquiring approach to new challenges.
- Experience working in (or advising clients who are in) a regulated environment, including insurance, reinsurance, pensions, asset management and/or investment advisory is beneficial, but not required.
- Aptitude for providing user-friendly legal advice, knowhow and delivery of business-facing coaching/education.
- Experience of developing strategic partnerships/collaboration with clients.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.