Head Of Litigation Australia & Png

• Excellent opportunity to join a global market leader and become a pivotal member of the Australian law &
  compliance leadership team
• Exposure to interesting, complex work
• Join an engaged, high performing team

• Excellent opportunity to join a global market leader and become a pivotal member of the Australian law &
  compliance leadership team
• Exposure to interesting, complex work
• Join an engaged, high performing team

Head of Litigation, Australia and Papua New Guinea
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior litigator to join our team in Sydney and oversee and manage the defence of claims against the Aon Group in Australia and PNG including error and omission claims, employment, and other disputes.
The Law Division's focus is to protect the Aon Group's commercial interests, ensuring that its legal affairs are effectively managed through the provision of optimal legal services, guidance, and advice.
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 organisation, 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
Reporting to the Chief Counsel, Australia you will be required to work collaboratively with Aon leadership and other Law and Compliance colleagues to ensure Aon's rights, businesses and brand are fully protected through the provision of sound legal services, strategy, and advice.
You will also be responsible for:

• Managing and cost effectively resolving litigated and non-litigated disputes in Australia with least impact to Aon.
• Being the key point of contact with leadership responsibility (working with other Law Department colleagues including both the Global Head of Litigation and Chief Counsel, Australia) for the conduct of:
  
  • error and omission claims
  • employment related disputes
  • contentious regulatory issues
  • other contentious matters
• Taking personal responsibility for the delivery of high quality, timely and cost-effective legal services.
• Supporting growth strategies for Aon Australia and PNG ensuring that how clients are served, vendors are engaged with, and all colleagues' interactions are compliant, and risk managed. Overall to encourage sustainable business in a thriving inclusive environment, protect Aon's existing business, brand, and reputation, whilst ensuring Aon acts in clients' best interests.
• Leading and inspiring the Australian Litigation team through driving global goals locally applied and ensuring talent is retained and careers are developed, via talent management, providing on-going feedback and review of performance.
• Maintaining and managing relationships with external legal advisers and experts that support the efficient and effective provision of legal services to Aon, including effectively managing matters and litigation briefed to external counsel.
• Working closely with management and relevant Committees (including Error and Omission and Risk Committees) to reduce and mitigate professional liability and other risks by:
  
  • conducting root cause analyses of claims, disputes, and complaints.
  • identifying, instigating and implementing risk management measures.
  • coordinating and delivering error and omission and risk mitigation training.
• Effectively planning and managing external legal expenditure.
• Building collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders within and outside Aon.
• Positively and robustly promoting Aon's values and leadership model.

How this opportunity is different
Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values an innovative and diverse workplace where all colleagues can be their authentic selves.
We're a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on doing exceptional work for our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success, and we're proud of our positive impact.
Here at Aon, you're always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business - in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that places added focus on personal and professional wellbeing and work-life balance. For example, all colleagues enjoy two "
Global Wellbeing"
days per year to allow time for personal wellness pursuits.
Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Law qualification from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New South Wales.
• 12 years+ PQE litigation experience obtained in a top or middle tier law firm and/or in-house legal department in the insurance sector.
• Experience in professional indemnity disputes and/or employment law.
• Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues across different functions and bring people together to achieve a result
• The ability to think commercially, understand business drivers, and provide insights

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. Our two "
Global Wellbeing Days"
each year, encourance 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! Aon's legal team operate under a hybrid model, with the option to work from home 2-3 times a week.
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.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.
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