Early Careers: Law And Compliance Intern

Early Careers: Law & Compliance Intern

Aon invites high-reaching rising seniors to join our 2024 Summer Internship Program within the Law & Compliance Team.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, IL office.

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. 

You will have the opportunity to be exposed to and learn the essentials of Law and Compliance within a multinational multiservice company by working on a variety of assignments during your internship, focusing on Business Law and Privacy Law, under the supervision of attorneys.

• Draft contract templates
• Write a privacy awareness article
• Review marketing materials
• Distil complex procedures into easy-to-use checklists or guides
• Data manipulation and reporting based on data incident records in EthicsPoint
• Research current laws on a variety of business law topics
• Gain hands on experience in contract reviews and negotiations and pre-litigation resolution
• Many social and educational participation / listen and learn opportunities
• Other projects as deemed required
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail
• Maintaining quality controls and checking work for accuracy;
• Escalating, as required, complex/difficult issues to the appropriate attorney

How this opportunity is different

• 10-week paid program
• Engage in fun and challenging projects with nonprofit organizations
• Access to many parts of the firm, including the people organization, Chicago-area leaders, global leaders and talent
• Personalized one-on-one internship mentoring
• Continuous formal and informal feedback
• Social outings and community service activities

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We’re looking for collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, excellent teammates, effective communicators, relationship builders and future leaders.

We strive to recruit a diverse group of hardworking individuals who offer varying experiences, backgrounds, and strengths to ensure we can continue to offer the most innovative solutions. Additionally, we take into consideration the following:

• The ability to work as an integral part of a team, manage multiple assignments, fostering teamwork and cultivating relationships, as well as work independently or with minimal direction
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving, research and analytical skills
• Positive, mature and professional demeanor with a desire to learn and display Aon’s values including acting with integrity and displaying a client, colleague and community commitment
• Strong PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and internet tools

Qualifications:

• Rising seniors graduating between December 2024 – June 2025

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas is preferred: Pre-Law, Business, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, English, Communications, Political Science, Criminal Justice or equivalent years of industry experience.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Please note: we do not offer sponsorship for this role.

What sets our Summer Internship Program Apart from the rest?

Explore Aon’s culture and businesses, developing practical skills necessary for future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events, and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services. 

Development Planning:

Participate in a comprehensive Development Plan that includes understanding Aon’s functions, ethical standards, professional work environment training, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through networking events. 

Future Opportunities:

The Aon Summer Internship Program offers significant exposure to Aon, preparing interns for post-graduate career opportunities. Exceptional interns may receive offers to join Aon’s Launch Program, an Early Career Development opportunity.

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. 

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  

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

The salary for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $23.50 per hour. 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.

Aon offers a benefits package for temporary and seasonal employees who will work 20 or more hours per week including: medical, dental, and vision insurance at the employee’s expense, critical illness insurance, 10 Company holidays per calendar year (paid, if eligible), paid sick leave as provided under state and local law, and a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions. Eligibility for benefits are governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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