At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice, draft agreements, and collaborate with stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join AIG, a global leader in insurance, based in vibrant London.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits, health support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Experience a collaborative culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced legal team while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified solicitor with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
AIG (American International Group, Inc.) is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Legal Counsel to join its London-based UK Commercial Legal team. This role sits within the Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory (GLCR) department and provides critical, day-to-day legal support to AIG's UK business operations, including AIG UK and Talbot, a leading specialist (re)insurance managing agent operating in Lloyd’s.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Advisory: Providing comprehensive and proactive legal advice on product-related legal matters, non-claims disputes, agency, and distribution.
- Transactional Support: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements, including Delegated Underwriting Agreements, Terms of Business Agreements, Broker Engagements, Facilities, and Claims Handling Agreements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Building strong relationships with internal business units and coordinating with GLCR Centres of Expertise (COEs) on regulatory, compliance, governance, employment, litigation, reinsurance, and data/digital matters.
- Knowledge Management: Developing and updating precedent documents, templates, and guidance notes, and delivering legal training to business teams.
- External Counsel Management: Managing external law firms to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal delivery aligned with business goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a qualified solicitor.
- Prior professional experience working within a reputable law firm or a global (re)insurer is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, with a strong commitment to teamwork and the capability to work autonomously.
Work Culture and Benefits
AIG values in-person collaboration as a cornerstone of its corporate culture; therefore, this role is primarily office-based in London. The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, which includes competitive benefits focused on health, financial security, wellbeing, and continuous professional development.
Legal Counsel employer: AIG (American International Group, Inc.)
AIG is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, AIG offers comprehensive benefits and a Total Rewards Program that prioritises health, financial security, and continuous professional development, making it an ideal place for legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
AIG (American International Group, Inc.) Recruitment Team
