Assistant General Counsel (Commercial Lines)

AIG Insurance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in London to support its commercial lines. Responsibilities include providing legal support for compliance, advising on risks, and collaborating on legal matters. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 5-7 years of experience and strong organizational skills. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience with a major law firm or global insurer.
• Familiarity with property and casualty insurance products including commercial property.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support to AIG's commercial lines.
• Anticipate and advise on legal risks related to UK commercial operations.
• Draft and review agreements including claims handling agreements.

Skills

Legal experience

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in good standing

Job description

Assistant General Counsel – AIG UK Commercial Lines (London)

Join us as an Assistant General Counsel to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.

How you will create an impact

• Provide comprehensive legal support to AIG’s commercial lines businesses and assist them in executing on compliant strategies to achieve their business objectives;
• Coordinate with the Centres of Expertise in GLCR with respect to regulatory governance, employment, litigation, reinsurance, product underwriting, compliance, data/digital and all other areas covered by a COE as issues arise in the UK;
• Anticipate and advise on a wide variety of legal risks associated with AIG’s UK-based commercial operations;
• Draft and review various types of agreements including Delegated Underwriting Authority, Broker Engagement Facility and Claims Handling Agreements;
• Advise on product‑related legal matters including ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Provide advice on agency and other distribution issues remuneration structures and associated areas of law.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A qualified lawyer in good standing with a minimum 5–7 years of legal experience with a major law firm or a global insurer;
• Familiarity with property and casualty insurance products including commercial property, casualty SME and/or financial lines; the business of insurance and insurance regulation;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to be a self‑starter and work independently;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration.

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.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We are 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).

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 contact us.