IntroductionWelcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
OverviewGallagher seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented Senior Counsel, Contracts to join our in-house legal team.
How you'll make an impact- 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, 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.
- As pertaining to Gallagher contracts, 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.
About YouRequired:
- Typically requires a Law Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Highly Preferred:
- Must be a member in good standing of a US Bar
- 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
Compensation and benefitsAt Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- 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
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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