Senior Counsel
Arthur J. Gallagher
San Diego, CA · Posted September 14, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Arthur J. Gallagher
More in California job market · All Senior Counsel jobs (143) · Financial Services & Banking · Legal jobs
More roles at Arthur J. Gallagher
- Staff Accountant · King of Prussia, PA
- War Hazard Claims Adjuster · Orlando, FL
- AI Senior Developer · Rolling Meadows, IL
- Payroll & HR Technology Manager · Norwalk, CT
- Renewal Underwriter · Westborough, MA
- Claims Adjuster Workers Compensation · Sacramento, CA
Similar jobs
- Senior Litigation Attorney · Travelers Companies · Glendale, CA
- Senior Principal Counsel · University Of California San Francisco Foundation · San Francisco, CA
- Principal Counsel · University Of California San Francisco Foundation · San Francisco, CA
- Counsel, Global Tax Controversy · Keysight Technologies · San Francisco, CA
- Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities · SB Energy · Redwood City, CA
- Head of Legal · Rillet · San Francisco, CA
Where San Diego, CA ranks
Where San Diego, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Cities hosting the most business conferences in the West Coast78 conferences · of 17
- #2Cities hosting the most human resources conferences6 conferences · of 10
- #3Best cities for life sciences and biotech jobs454 openings · of 41
- #3Best cities for aerospace and defense jobs377 openings · of 67
- #3Cities hosting the most legal services conferences7 conferences · of 17
- #3Cities hosting the most staffing & human capital conferences6 conferences · of 8
Rankings about legal jobs
- Best cities for legal jobs #1 New York (854 openings)
- Best cities for legal pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($238k)
- Most requested AI skills in legal jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (3.9%)
- Employers with the most legal jobs #1 Morgan & Morgan (195 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 44 open senior counsel listings that state pay, the middle half runs $212,000 to $279,500 and the median is $238,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among lawyers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for lawyers: 17% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
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 Gallagher seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented Senior Counsel, Contracts to join our in-house legal team. The candidate should have significant experience advising business stakeholders on contract risk, negotiation strategy, and practical resolution of legal and business issues. In this client-facing position, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of establishing solid relationships and possess a polished and highly personable demeanor. We are seeking a self-starter who can operate with a high degree of independence, support cross-functional collaboration, and help drive consistent contracting practices across the organization. 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 You Required: 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 six (6) years of pertinent experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm or in-house preferred 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 benefits At 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)
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.
Required: 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 six (6) years of pertinent experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm or in-house preferred 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