Contract Manager

at Aon in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position
We have a career opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager/Specialist(Attorney or Non-attorney) in our Corporate Law group within the Aon Law & Compliance Department.
The successful candidate will have subject matter expertise in a broad range of commercial transactions including experience with privacy and data protection, with a primary focus on procurement and commercial contracts including master service agreements, statements of work, master software licensing and software as a service agreements (SaaS), and other sourcing, IT and technology related matters. The successful candidate will be adept at identifying, assessing risk and advising on risks, handling partners and prioritizing projects.
The successful candidate will join a team in the Corporate Law group who support a broad array of global corporate law initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact directly with internal senior level partners from around the world, including the global Chief Procurement Officer and regional procurement partners.
The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiation of material supplier contracts and identification and assessment of legal risks related thereto. Aon has over $2 Billion globally in spend with third parties and the successful candidate will work alongside Aon's global spend management function and other key partners in providing effective contracting support.Requirements
The candidate's skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Minimum 8 years commercial contracting experience
Non-attorney or attorney qualified in the US and/or Illinois Law firm experience preferred
Strong contract negotiation capabilities for commercial contracts for IT services and products, consulting services and professional services.
Ability to advise on commercial legal issues at a high level, dealing with senior partners and taking a strategic approach
Previous experience with regulatory environments a plus
Self- starter capable of handling a multitude of issues at any one time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent team player
Engaging collaboratively
Ability to effectively navigate in a matrixed environment and understanding of a shared service operational model
Curiosity and creativity and ability to quickly digest and understand complex business issues
Strong business acumen and ability to balance risks and commercial benefitsHow we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $104,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plansto receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus... For full info follow application link.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.