Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Global insurance brokerage, risk management, consulting

Governance Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeMedellín, Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be a qualified lawyer.
Have 4–7 years of experience in corporate law, corporate governance, compliance, or ESG/sustainability matters.
Be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have experience supporting multinational organizations or cross-border operations.
Have strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Have high attention to detail and proficiency with Excel for working with complex datasets and trackers.

Responsibilities

Support the management and continuous improvement of the company’s global subsidiary governance framework, including governance processes and documentation.
Support global ESG and sustainability reporting efforts, including tracking regulatory requirements such as emissions, workforce, and pay transparency disclosures.
Maintain and update a global sustainability regulatory tracker, monitor new regulations, and support periodic updates and scoping exercises.
Work with Legal, Finance, HR, Risk, and ESG teams to gather data and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Identify and escalate gaps in disclosure controls and procedures that may affect reporting accuracy or completeness.
Interface with external advisors, including auditors and consultants, on governance and sustainability reporting matters.
Maintain clear, organized, and audit-ready documentation, templates, and trackers.
Independently manage global coordination efforts and deadlines.
Take ownership of processes and proactively identify gaps or risks.
Produce high-quality, audit-ready work product and documentation.
Collaborate effectively across international and cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with corporate law, including corporate governance, legal entity management, or corporate secretarial work.
Exposure to ESG/sustainability reporting frameworks or regulatory compliance, such as GHG reporting or CSRD.
Experience working with external advisors, such as audit or consulting firms.

Introduction

Welcome 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.

Overview

We are seeking a LATAM-trained, fully bilingual (English/Spanish) Counsel to support our global Corporate Governance and Sustainability function. This role will focus on subsidiary governance and ESG/sustainability reporting across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with Legal, Finance, Risk, and Sustainability teams.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong legal judgment, project management skills, and the ability to manage global processes and regulatory requirements in a fast-evolving environment.

How you'll make an impact

Subsidiary Governance: Support the management and continuous improvement of the company’s global subsidiary governance framework, including governance processes, and documentation.

Sustainability Reporting: Support global ESG and sustainability reporting efforts, including tracking regulatory requirements (e.g., emissions, workforce, pay transparency disclosures).

Regulatory Tracker: Maintain and update a global sustainability regulatory tracker, including monitoring new regulations and supporting periodic updates and scoping exercises.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR, Risk, and ESG teams to gather data and ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Disclosure Controls: Identify and escalate gaps in disclosure controls and procedures that may impact reporting accuracy or completeness.

External Coordination: Interface with external advisors (e.g., auditors, consultants) on governance and sustainability reporting matters.

Documentation: Maintain clear, organized, and audit-ready documentation, templates, and trackers.

About you

Qualified lawyer.

4–7 years of experience in corporate law, corporate governance, compliance, or ESG/sustainability matters.

Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) – strong written and verbal communication required.

Experience supporting multinational organizations or cross-border operations.

Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

High attention to detail and ability to work with complex datasets and trackers (Excel proficiency required).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with corporate law, including corporate governance, legal entity management or corporate secretarial work.

Exposure to ESG/sustainability reporting frameworks or regulatory compliance (e.g., GHG reporting, CSRD, or similar).

Experience working with external advisors such as audit or consulting firms.

Key Success Factors

Ability to independently manage global coordination efforts and deadlines.

Strong ownership of processes and proactive identification of gaps or risks.

High-quality, audit-ready work product and documentation.

Effective collaboration across international and cross-functional teams.

About the Company

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Global insurance brokerage, risk management, consulting

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm. It helps businesses, public entities, and individuals manage risk and obtain insurance through three segments: brokerage, risk management, and corporate. The brokerage unit offers a full range of retail and wholesale insurance brokerage and consulting services to match clients with coverage. The risk management unit handles contract claim settlements, claim administration, loss control consulting, and risk management information services to reduce exposures. The corporate unit oversees the company’s clean energy and other investments. The firm differentiates itself by providing end-to-end risk solutions across insurance placement, claims handling, risk counseling, and investment activities, rather than focusing on a single service. Its goal is to help clients manage risk effectively, protect assets, and pursue value through diverse investments, including clean energy.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Itasca, IL
Founded: 1927

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