Corporate Secretary/Paralegal

Employee Type: Full Time Regular (R) Job Description: Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 47,000 employees in 600 offices. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon’s account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients’ organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides high level paralegal support of various functions and duties within the Office of the Corporate Secretary, primarily in the area areas of corporate governance and Board functions. The Corporate Secretary must be accustomed to maintaining strict confidentiality in all areas of the business.RESPONSIBILITIES

MAJOR DUTIES

Keep current on new regulatory requirements and corporate governance best practices; assist in compliance with NYSE and SEC rules.

Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors and coordinate support for all Board functions.

Maintain corporate records, bylaws and articles of incorporation; and draft corporate minutes, resolutions, consents and certifications.

Schedule Board and Committee meetings and assist directors with travel plans when necessary.

Prepare and distribute agenda and Board related materials.

Research information from corporate records;

Help to insure compliance with Committee Charters;

Assist in the review of the Directors & Officers Questionnaire.

Assist in the coordination of the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Communicate articulately with high level executives and directors.

Prepare power point presentations for Board/Committee meetings.SPECIFIC SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE

Undergraduate degree preferred.

Paralegal certificate required.

A minimum of 3-5 years experience as a paralegal, preferably in the office of the corporate secretary of a publicly traded company.

Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Visio and general internet research.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills
KNOWLEDGE

Current working knowledge of NYSE and SEC corporate governance compliance requirements.BENEFITS: Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization. For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at