Strategic Reinsurance Counsel

The Legal Group of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is seeking a Strategic Reinsurance Counsel to join its legal department in London. This position will report to the Global Head of Reinsurance Legal for AIG.

• Collaborate with the Head of Reinsurance Legal in the support of special projects involving complex reinsurance issues.
• Work closely with the Executive Vice President Reinsurance and Corporate Development team to support growing strategic reinsurance transactions.
• Provide support to both the internal reinsurance and ceded reinsurance teams on drafting, reviewing and negotiating reinsurance and related contracts.
• Assist with corporate governance and organizational structure activities as they relate to reinsurance.
• Interface with the underwriting, claims and finance groups to address reinsurance-related legal issues.

• Substantial and expansive legal experience with a major international law firm or relevant in-house insurance industry experience, with a demonstrated focus on global insurance legal, transactional and regulatory issues
• Proven successful experience leading a team of high performing professionals who support global business clients on insurance and reinsurance related matters
• Demonstrated commercial mindset, such to provide practical and effective insight to stakeholders and team members, with an eye on moving our businesses forward
• Top academic credentials and excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration
• Proven leadership abilities
• Admitted and practicing member of the bar or equivalent legal qualifications, credentials, and licensure

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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