Job Description

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.

AIG’s 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 AIG’s award-winning pro bono program.

About the role

In this dynamic and challenging role based in Woodland Hills, CA, you will have the opportunity to support a team of lawyers and other professionals who are responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the Individual Retirement business of AIG Life and Retirement.  Core responsibilities include the development and maintenance of annuities and life insurance, including registered insurance products (variable annuity and variable life), researching and advising on administrative and contract issues originating in our Customer and Producer call centers  supporting other aspects of the operations of an insurance carrier including marketing, sales and customer servicing support, as well as engagement in the development and implementation of new laws and regulations.  This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Individual Retirement.

What you need to know:

You will be working on various aspects of legal support for the Individual Retirement business of AIG Life and Retirement.  Examples of the work in which you will be involved include:

Support issue resolution from clients in our Customer and Producer call centers.
Support federal/state legislation tracking impacting the Life and Retirement business and related tasks, and special projects support
Conduct legal research on a variety of topics in support of our Operations
Provide project management and organizational support
Draft, create and/or edit correspondence, reports, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets
Maintain processes relating to Operations issue resolution work and ensure adherence to the processes by the rest of the team
Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certificate
8+ years of relevant industry and/or law firm experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
Ability to perform proficient legal research with sound knowledge of legal concepts and ability to analyze facts
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proven problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills with an attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to balance thoughtful decision making with careful and timely execution
Strong capability of working in a team environment and providing team support
Highly detailed oriented with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and priorities

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. Don’t 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 contribute