Legal Counsel

Join us as a Legal Counsel to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. Make your mark in GLCR Our Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory (GLCR) team provide 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 help them achieve their strategic objectives within the UK legal and regulatory framework. How you will create an impact We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Legal Counsel to serve as an integral member of the London-based UK Commercial Legal team that sits within GLCR. The Legal Counsel role will provide day-to-day support to the UK business consisting of AIG UK and Talbot, our leading specialist (re)insurance managing agent operating in Lloyd’s. Reporting into the Head of Legal, UK & Talbot, this role will collaborate closely with the GLCR Centres of Expertise (COEs) and functions across the organisation to support the UK business with executing its objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks. Key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel role include: Provide comprehensive and proactive legal advice to the UK business on a wide variety of matters, including product-related legal matters, non-claims disputes, agency, and distribution; Advise on transactional legal issues, including negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of agreements, such as Delegated Underwriting Agreements, Terms of Business Agreements, Broker Engagements, Facilities and Claims Handling Agreements; Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and coordinate with the COEs with respect to regulatory, compliance, governance, employment, litigation, reinsurance, product underwriting and data/digital as issues in those areas arise in the UK; Develop and review precedent documents, know-how, templates and guidance and provide training to the business; Monitor and keep the business informed of relevant legal and regulatory developments; Assist with efforts to enhance and streamline the delivery of legal services to the UK business; and Manage external law firms to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services, adherence to panel guidelines, and strategic alignment with business goals. What you’ll need to succeed A qualified solicitor with experience working at a law firm or global (re)insurer; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; and Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration and ability to work independently as needed. #LI-AIG 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. Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters 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. Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world 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. Welcome to a culture of inclusion 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. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to . Functional Area: LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Service Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd