Job Description

Senior Attorney Life & Retirement Life Insurance

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks, and provide for retirement security.

Get to know the business

Life and Retirement is a unique franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. It holds longstanding, leading market positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S.

AIGs Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and AIG policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be able to participate in AIGs award-winning pro bono program.

About the role

AIG is one of the largest insurance organizations in the United States and a leader in todays financial services marketplace. We believe that our success depends on a world class team. If you would like to be part of this exciting organization, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work in our outstanding legal department.

In this challenging and dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to provide legal advice, counsel, and guidance to the Life Insurance business. This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel for the Life businesses of AIG Life &Retirement.

Here are the performance objectives for this position:

* This role will be responsible for the delivery of legal services to the Company at all levels of the organization, including:
* Providing legal advice and guidance for the life insurance business line with a focus on product design & development, underwriting, marketing/sales, operations, and claims.
* Advise product development teams on legal status of contract forms, illustrations, commission structures and other compensation arrangements, and systems implementation matters.
* Review and provide legal support and guidance on advertising, training, and marketing materials, as well as provide support for advanced sales, as needed.
* Develop and maintain active relationships with business and functional partners to understand and adequately support the business in achieving its goals.
* Work collaboratively with peers across Legal, Compliance and other control functions as well as with all levels of staff to ensure philosophical consistencies of approach and practice across diverse business lines and legal entities.
* Maintain and grow in-depth knowledge of the business and its activities in order to ensure adequate legal oversight and resources as the business needs evolve over time; advise on emerging legal issues, including legislative and regulatory matters.
* Support customer, regulator and distributor facing units in resolving and remediating issues and disputes with respect to product, servicing, and market conduct; and
* Develop and maintain standard legal documentation file memos, briefing notes and position papers supporting the Business on any issues arising from the day-to-day activities of the company.

What you need to know:

* Minimum of 7 years of experience as a lawyer in the life insurance or related industry, in house and/or private practice, with a focus on life insurance including demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following: product design and development; operations related to life insurance (claims, new business, policyholder services, and underwriting); and the marketing/sales of life insurance products;
* Self-starter initiative with the ability to meet and exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Ability to work on matters requiring expertise, attention to detail and execution.
* Proven problem-solving skills that demonstrate creativity and commitment to core values.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to influence others with respect and integrity.
* Good business acumen.
* Demonstrated ability to balance thoughtful decision making with careful and timely execution.
* Excellent project management, organizational, written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Prior experience with a large multinational law firm and/or in-house legal department.
* B.A./B.S. and J.D. are required
* Admittance to at least one state bar.

What our employees like most about working for AIG

* We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation.
* Our Giving Back policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Dont believe us? We put our money where our mouth is! AIG will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
* Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.

Benefit package includes:

* Paid Time Off (AIG recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!
* 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
* A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus AIG automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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.

At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: Yes

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