[Hiring] Senior Counsel @Gallagher

Role Description

Gallagher seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented Senior Counsel, Contracts to join our in-house legal team.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, including client contracts, partnership agreements, consulting services agreements, marketing agreements, and other agreements arising out of Gallagher’s operations.
• Ensure that all agreements accurately reflect Gallagher’s business objectives and comply with all laws and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Gallagher business leads, management, and other Gallagher legal representatives on strategic initiatives affecting contracts and commercial issues.
• Provide ongoing and proactive strategic advice regarding contractual and business risks and counsel on contract interpretation and potential dispute issues.
• Identify and provide advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters that may arise, including IP, privacy (including data security, HIPAA, and GDPR), and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate and work in a team environment with other Gallagher legal representatives in analyzing and implementing various projects, including improvements on data metrics and reporting and automation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Law Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a member in good standing of a US Bar (highly preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of pertinent experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm or in-house.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple complex contracting matters independently.
• Skilled lawyer with strategic business acumen.
• Self-directed, initiative-driven, and goal-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, accustomed to working and engaging with a diverse team of people.
• Strong communication skills to influence and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional negotiation, organization, and communication skills.
• Excellent drafting skills, including the ability to tailor contract language to address legal, business, operational, and other related considerations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being.
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning.
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership.
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact.