US Paralegal

We're looking for a Sr Paralegal to join our global corporate team out of Chicago!

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated team player. In the function of paralegal, you will be supporting the U.S. legal team and the finance group with general corporate matters and governance support to the Aon entities in the U.S. You will be part of the U.S. corporate legal team based in Chicago as well as Aon's wider Global Secretariat team that is part of the Legal/Compliance Group.

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, team with varied strengths, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar annual meetings for corporations and limited liability companies. Prepare annual meeting consents for each Aon U.S. subsidiary corporation and limited liability company.
• Prepare and coordinate signatures of Shareholders/Board of Directors/Managers resolutions as required and also as requested by Aon Treasury, Aon Tax or other departments to document dividends, contributions and election of officers/directors/managers, among other matters.
• Prepare all documents required to form corporations and limited liability companies, i.e. draft articles of incorporation, by-laws, limited liability company agreements, organizational consents.
• Draft and prepare documents for amendments, qualifications, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions for corporations and limited liability companies.
• Create and maintain electronic corporate minute books and limited liability company records books.
• Upon acquiring companies, coordinate the integration of acquired legal entities into our control procedures, including the completion of the following: coordinate all Secretary of State filings, change registered agent (if need to), update board and officer registers.
• Support the business units in their efforts to generate revenue through the submission of requests for proposals by obtaining information, drafting responses and preparing secretary certificates.
• Update the electronic database Entity Ops for Aon's U.S. subsidiary entities as needed and with the help of the Global Secretariat team.
• Assist the Global Secretariat team and business unit individuals in obtaining documents from governmental agencies, including obtaining Apostilles and legalizations of documents for non-U.S. countries.
• Advise and assist Aon U.S. colleagues in their effort to obtain U.S. entity charts from GlobalSecretariat team in Poland.
• Check monthly list of filings due from Aon's registered agent, Corporation Service Company, for any fictitious/assumed name expirations. Prepare and arrange to file renewals.

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar paralegal role, ideally at a large multinational is desirable
• Has a strong working knowledge of U.S. company law and corporate filings
• Good communication, organizational and administrative skills
• A demonstrated team player with ability to work with your own initiative and collaboratively with (international) teams
• Capable of managing your workload, prioritizing important projects and delivering on multiple deadlines
• Prioritizes accuracy and attention to detail
• Understands confidentiality and discretion when handling confidential information
• High ethical standards
• Good technological skills and familiarity with legal entity management systems beneficial

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Career development opportunities both in the U.S. and globally
• Opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment with a diverse range of talented and collaborative colleagues across the world in Aon's Legal, Compliance, Treasury, Tax and other departments
• Key focus on employee Wellbeing
• We continually invest in our people, developing colleagues through a range of Learning and Development opportunities including access to our Aon University learning platform

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 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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

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

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $67,900 to $105,000 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.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.