Associate Partner Corporate Governance

Lead Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building deep, trusted relationships with boards, C‑suite executives, and legal counsel.
• Drive business development and cross‑sell governance and compensation advisory services, expanding your book of business.
• Deliver high‑impact presentations, proposals, and thought leadership to clients and at industry events.

• Advise clients on best practices in corporate governance, board composition, ESG, and shareholder engagement.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex governance and compensation documents, including proxy statements, compensation plans, and board policies.
• Interpret and apply regulatory developments (SEC, stock exchange requirements) and proxy advisor policies to client situations.

• Develop and implement long‑term governance strategies that align with organizational objectives and investor expectations.
• Counsel clients on engagement strategies with investors and proxy advisory firms, including preparation for annual meetings and shareholder proposals.
• Leverage your legal, investor, or proxy‑advisor experience to anticipate and address emerging governance risks and opportunities.

• Mentor and develop junior consultants; provide technical guidance and feedback.
• Lead workshops and training sessions for board members and executives on governance, fiduciary duties, compensation design, and legal trends.
• Contribute to the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

• Oversee the collection and interpretation of governance, ESG, and compensation data to inform client recommendations.
• Author white papers, articles, and presentations to enhance Aon's market presence and thought leadership.

• Comprehensive benefits package and inclusive workforce culture.
• Agile environment for work/life balance and wellbeing; two Global Wellbeing Days each year.
• Flexible working style solutions.
• Salary range (U.S. applicants): $160,000 – $210,000 annually, adjusted for location, experience, and market data.
• Eligibility to participate in Aon's annual incentive plan and discretionary bonus programs.

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Long‑term incentive awards at Aon's discretion
• Medical, dental, vision, and health savings accounts
• Paid time off: 12 holidays, 15 vacation days, sick leave, short‑term & optional long‑term disability coverage
• Life insurance, supplemental AD&D, and optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and employee assistance program

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be authentic. Aon is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application or interview process. For requests, email Rea or contact your recruiter.

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

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