Manager, Contracts

We are hiring Manager, Contracts to be based in Manila, Philippines or KL, Malaysia! This is a regional (Asia) role, sits within the regional operations team, and will report to the Chief Contracts Negotiator based in Singapore. This is an interesting business and law hybrid role and ideal for a lawyer with litigation or in-house experience with a strong business and risk management focus. The successful candidate will be expected to review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions in Aon’s contracts with its clients. This role must also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the risks associated with accepting (or rejecting) such terms and take a practical problem-solving approach to resolve any issues that arise. This role will also get involved in risk management initiatives for the firm. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Reviewing and negotiating contracts, local and cross border engagements, tenders and RFPs, particularly on commercial terms and conditions. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders for fact-finding and negotiation purposes Support with Global Risk Committee and Asia Risk Committee initiatives and projects such as Enterprise Risk Management and related risk mitigation measures, contract audits, contracts deployment, implementing changes in contract deployment process Assistance with the creation of new contract templates and improving current templates to meet business needs Managing contract template changes across different jurisdictions (in Asia) and business lines Monitoring progress of global initiatives and contract implementation across Asia Establishing and maintaining a register of issues which frequently arise, both from a client and an Aon internal perspective, for training purposes Assisting with and conducting in-house trainings and sharing of best practices Such other duties as the Chief Contracts Negotiator assigns from time to time. Skills and experience that will lead to success Law degree, with good understanding of contracts/legal concepts, Able to work independently (including in a remote work environment) and in a team, with initiative to seek guidance as necessary Effective communication skills, for liaising with both internal and external stakeholders Ability to spot issues and gather further information as necessary to resolve issues Ability to distil and explain key points in a clear and concise manner Good contracts drafting and writing skills Project management and administrative skills Strong commercial acumen Ability to see the big picture and join the dots across the firm Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to perform under pressure, cope with voluminous contracts and meet tight deadlines How 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 recognise 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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #Aon #Contracts #Legal #LI-CO1 2546354We are hiring Manager, Contracts to be based in Manila, Philippines or KL, Malaysia! This is a regional (Asia) role, sits within the regional operations team, and will report to the Chief Contracts Negotiator based in Singapore. This is an interesting business and law hybrid role and ideal for a lawyer with litigation or in-house experience with a strong business and risk management focus. The successful candidate will be expected to review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions in Aon’s contracts with its clients. This role must also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the risks associated with accepting (or rejecting) such terms and take a practical problem-solving approach to resolve any issues that arise. This role will also get involved in risk management initiatives for the firm. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Reviewing and negotiating contracts, local and cross border engagements, tenders and RFPs, particularly on commercial terms and conditions. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders for fact-finding and negotiation purposes Support with Global Risk Committee and Asia Risk Committee initiatives and projects such as Enterprise Risk Management and related risk mitigation measures, contract audits, contracts deployment, implementing changes in contract deployment process Assistance with the creation of new contract templates and improving current templates to meet business needs Managing contract template changes across different jurisdictions (in Asia) and business lines Monitoring progress of global initiatives and contract implementation across Asia Establishing and maintaining a register of issues which frequently arise, both from a client and an Aon internal perspective, for training purposes Assisting with and conducting in-house trainings and sharing of best practices Such other duties as the Chief Contracts Negotiator assigns from time to time. Skills and experience that will lead to success Law degree, with good understanding of contracts/legal concepts, Able to work independently (including in a remote work environment) and in a team, with initiative to seek guidance as necessary Effective communication skills, for liaising with both internal and external stakeholders Ability to spot issues and gather further information as necessary to resolve issues Ability to distil and explain key points in a clear and concise manner Good contracts drafting and writing skills Project management and administrative skills Strong commercial acumen Ability to see the big picture and join the dots across the firm Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to perform under pressure, cope with voluminous contracts and meet tight deadlines How 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 recognise 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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #Aon #Contracts #Legal #LI-CO1