Assistant General Counsel

AIG APAC Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Professional development

Job summary

AIG APAC Holdings Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to advise on cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI matters across APAC. You will partner with business, technology and risk teams to enable compliant, innovative solutions.

Reporting to the International Privacy & Cyber Legal Lead, you will shape data governance, risk management and regulatory compliance in a fast-moving digital environment while supporting cross-border initiatives and strategic programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in-house or private practice in technology, data privacy and cybersecurity.
• Experience in financial services, IT or insurance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APAC data protection regimes and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Understanding of Singapore law and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cybersecurity legal risks including incident response, data breaches, and regulatory notifications across APAC.
• Negotiate technology contracts (cloud, SaaS, outsourcing, cybersecurity services).
• Provide input into cyber resilience frameworks aligned with MAS TRM, APRA CPS 234, HKMA requirements.
• Lead DPIAs and risk assessments for high‑risk processing activities and advise on data use and consent.
• Draft and negotiate data processing and licensing agreements; support AI governance and responsible AI deployment.
• Collaborate with global legal, compliance, risk and IT teams and train internal stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data privacy

Technology contracts

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

APAC knowledge

Mandarin & English

Education

Legal qualification

Job description

Your future team AIG’s Data, Digital & Cyber Legal team are seeking a highly experienced Assistant General Counsel to support our global insurance business on cybersecurity, data protection, and artificial intelligence matters across the Asia-Pacific region. This role will act as a trusted advisor to business, technology, and risk stakeholders, supporting strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, and risk management in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory landscape. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organization's approach to data governance, cyber resilience, and responsible AI deployment. AIG’s Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs (GLCR) 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. This is a global, diverse and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions.

Location: Singapore (100%) Function: Legal Reporting to: International Privacy & Cyber Legal Lead (London)

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity & Technology Risk

• Advise on cybersecurity legal risks, including incident response, ransomware, data breaches, and regulatory notification obligations across APAC jurisdictions
• Support development and negotiation of technology and ICT contracts, including cloud, SaaS, outsourcing, and cybersecurity services
• Provide legal input into cyber resilience frameworks, including alignment with global regulatory standards (e.g. MAS TRM, APRA CPS 234, HKMA requirements)
• Partner with IT Security and Risk teams on third-party risk management and critical vendor assessments

Data Privacy & Data Governance

• Provide expert advice on data protection laws across APAC (including Singapore PDPA, Hong Kong PDPO, Australia Privacy Act, and emerging regimes)
• Support cross-border data transfer strategies, including localisation requirements and intra-group arrangements
• Lead or support data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments for high‑risk processing activities
• Advise on customer, employee, and marketing data use, ensuring alignment with applicable legal bases and consent requirements
• Support engagement with regulators and internal audit functions

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues relating to AI deployment, including governance, accountability, transparency, and bias mitigation
• Support development of responsible AI frameworks, policies, and internal guidance
• Conduct legal risk assessments for AI‑enabled tools, including underwriting, claims automation, and internal productivity tools
• Monitor and advise on emerging AI regulations and guidance across APAC and globally

Commercial & Strategic Advisory

• Provide legal support for digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption and data‑driven business models
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements involving data processing, licensing, and technology services
• Partner with business leaders to deliver practical, risk‑based legal advice aligned with commercial objectives

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with global legal, compliance, risk, and IT teams
• Support the development and implementation of global policies and standards, with regional adaptation where required
• Provide training and awareness on cyber, privacy, and AI risks to internal stakeholders
• Manage external counsel where necessary

What we are looking for:

• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ experience in-house or private practice experience in technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Experience within financial services, information technology or insurance is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APAC data protection regimes, cybersecurity regulatory frameworks and emerging artificial intelligence governance and regulatory landscape.
• Understanding of financial services‑specific information security requirements.
• Proven experience advising senior stakeholders across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Experience of working in a large fast paced organisation during times of significant change and transformation.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in Singapore.
• Working proficiency in Mandarin and English.

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