American International Group

Assistant General Counsel, North America

American International Group$148K — $185K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Strong familiarity with MGAs and captive insurers preferred.
  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic performance.
  • Must be admitted to practice in at least one state.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day legal advice to insurance executives and underwriters.
  • Negotiate, draft, and review MGA and distribution agreements and related documents.
  • Research and analyze legal and regulatory issues impacting products.
  • Collaborate on regulatory matters and respond to inquiries affecting the business unit.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and financial security benefits package.
  • Strong focus on professional development opportunities.
  • Support for work-life balance with policies in place.
  • Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups.
Full Job Description
AIG North America Alternative Channels sells innovative multiline commercial property and casualty coverages through alternative distribution channels, primarily through managing general agents, group captives and fronting arrangements.

We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel in AIG's Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory group ("GLCR") who will serve as a trusted advisor to this diverse and fast-paced business unit. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with the contractual arrangements that govern MGA and captive insurer relationships, as well as a fluent knowledge of most major property and casualty coverages. This position involves meaningful collaboration with our business partners in the development of new products and the establishment and governance of new MGA and captive relationships, so it requires a positive, energetic and intellectually curious lawyer with sound legal and business judgment who will help protect the organization while enabling business innovation.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:
  • Providing day-to-day legal advice to North America Alternative Channels insurance executives and underwriters with respect to transactional, regulatory, legal and compliance matters affecting the business unit and the organization more broadly;
  • Working collaboratively with business stakeholders with respect to negotiating, drafting and reviewing MGA and other distribution agreements, captive insurance agreements, policy wordings and endorsements (in collaboration with other GLCR colleagues, as applicable), applications, policyholder notices, ancillary agreements and advertising and marketing materials, primarily in connection with the following product lines: property, general liability, inland marine, commercial auto, professional liability, directors and officer's liability, employee practices liability, crime, umbrella and cyber;
  • Research and review of legal and regulatory issues impacting North America Alternative Channels products; and
  • Working collaboratively with Regulatory and other GLCR colleagues to address regulatory matters impacting North America Alternative Channels, including the countrywide filing of forms and rates, responses to inquiries on insurance regulatory issues and resolution of regulatory and consumer complaints.

Education and Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Deep familiarity with MGAs and captive insurers, as well as commercial property and casualty products is strongly preferred.
  • JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
  • Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent drafting, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong initiative and work ethic.
  • Focused attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work positively and collaboratively with other colleagues.
  • Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs of the organization and business partners and to think creatively.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For positions based in New York the base salary range is $148,000-185,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits a summary of which can be viewed here: 2026 Benefits Overview

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

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-as well as your professional development-to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

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About American International Group

American International Group provides property insurance, life insurance, and financial services.

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Learn more about American International Group
Size
36,600 employees
Market Cap
$46.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.9 billion
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$43.7 billion
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