Assistant General Counsel, Mexico

About the role:

The in-house counsel performs a critical function as an integral member of the AIG Mexico and LAC Legal Department. The individual will provide critical legal and regulatory support, with regard to business mainly in relation to transactional, legal, regulatory and compliance matters, as it offers products, services, and pursues new business opportunities.

Specific duties include providing legal support with regard to:

• Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing insurance policies, contracts, endorsements, marketing material, and other ancillary documents.
• Providing legal advice on legal and regulatory matters (in Spanish and English).
• Interacting with the regulator to support the filing and approval of products of all line of business.
• Serving as key point of interaction between the business units and regulator in responding to demands and requests.
• Developing training for internal departments on new regulation and other requirements.
• Overseeing external counsel in connection with administrative and judicial proceedings.

What we’re looking for:

An energetic and engaged attorney who will anticipate, identify, analyze and solve problems, with demonstrated business/industry knowledge.

Team and Reporting Lines

Reports to Mexico’s General Counsel within the AIG Legal Department with a matrix report to LAC General Counsel.

Qualifications:

• JD and bar admission required.
• Three to five years of legal experience in the reinsurance and/or insurance industry.
• Energetic, engaged and collaborative team member.
• Business acumen, negotiation and organizational agility, presentation and problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• The position requires strong negotiating and communication skills, where advanced English skills (written and verbal) are expected.
• Ability to analyses complex situations and prioritize actions.
• Ability to interact with internal/external clients and brokers, with all levels of underwriting business partners, from senior executives to more junior underwriters, and with other legal and service teams within the company.

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.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re 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). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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 send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

AIG SEGUROS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.