Assistant Counsel

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Assistant Counsel to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Our Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory (GLCR) team provides comprehensive legal advice to colleagues and functions across the organization – ensuring AIG navigates an ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape. The team has a multi-dimensional impact, from helping avoid legal exposure to collaborating with other functions to develop cutting-edge new products. AIG’s Global Specialty legal team is responsible for providing legal support for insurance legal matters for our Global Specialty lines of business, specifically Marine, Aviation, Energy, Construction, and Credit Lines.

You will report to the Global Head of Specialty Legal for AIG and will partner with the Specialty business units based in the UK as well as internationally. The role will provide comprehensive support for insurance legal matters and involve high-level advisory responsibilities, ensuring that legal operations align with business strategies and compliance requirements.

How you will create an impact:

• Support the team in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for insurance products and services;
• Assist with legal research and support on matters involving the Specialty business units;
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, such as insurance policies, DUA, TOBAs, Facility Agreements, Claims Handling Agreements, and Binding Agreements;
• Build legal knowledge and skills with the expectation of taking on increased responsibilities over time.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A qualified lawyer in good standing with a minimum 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably with a law firm or in-house legal team, with some exposure to insurance or financial services;
• Basic understanding of insurance legal and regulatory issues;
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently with guidance and support;
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to tasks;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations. AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.