Legal Counsel

Opportunity Overview: Legal Counsel at AIG

American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a global leader in commercial and personal insurance, 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

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal, UK & Talbot, and will be responsible for the following key tasks:

• 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

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 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.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official LinkedIn job portal. For candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations during the application or recruitment process, inquiries can be directed to AIG's candidate care team.