IND Sr. Manager Legal

Job Title- IND Sr. Manager Legal

Solution Line- ASC - Legal

Position type- Full Time

Work Location- Mumbai

Working style- Hybrid

Career Level- P35

Shift Time- 8AM to 5 PM/12PM to 9PM IST

People Manager role: No

Required education and certifications critical for the role- BA LLB (Hons) or equivalent Law Degree

Required years of experience - 10 - 12 + years of work experience in relevant field

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 committed as one firm to our purpose, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

This role provides end-to-end legal support for commercial contracting and vendor contracting across India, for all solution lines of Aon. It leads contract drafting, negotiation, and contract lifecycle management, while also handling IPR matters, related legal documentation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The colleague is responsible for:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of vendor contracts and commercial contracts for all solution lines, of Aon and ensure alignment with Aon policies and business objectives.
Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including risk identification, issue resolution, and timely closure of agreement negotiation to support revenue growth and avoid legal bottlenecks.
Provide legal advice on intellectual property (IPR), disclaimers, and domain license renewals, ensuring compliance with applicable Indian laws and internal guidelines.
Partner closely with business, finance, and other stakeholders to structure commercially viable, legally robust solutions and support strategic initiatives.
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to drive efficiency and consistency in contracting.
Conduct trainings and awareness sessions for business teams on contract management, legal risk, and compliance requirements.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in India relevant to Aon's operations and advise management on potential impact and mitigation strategies.
Manage and coordinate commercial litigation and pre-dispute matters (including responding to legal notices, evaluating claims, and working with external counsel), while aiming for pragmatic, cost-effective resolutions.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation (commercial contracts and vendor agreements) with the ability to independently handle complex, high-volume matters.
• Deep understanding of Indian contract law, commercial law and related regulations, with sound judgment on risk allocation and mitigation in contracts.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end contract lifecycles, prioritize competing deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with business, finance and other teams, influence outcomes, and communicate legal issues in clear, practical language.
• Experience in intellectual property, with a strong eye for detail and compliance.
• Strong facilitation and training skills to design and deliver sessions on contract management, legal risk and processes for business teams.
• High level of ownership, collaboration and one team mindset to support rebalancing of work across solution lines and to prevent bottlenecks.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare concise notes, guidance and reports for senior stakeholders.
  

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce. At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two Global Wellbeing Days each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, helping them achieve their fullest potential. As a result, Aon colleagues are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

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