Associate General Counsel – Commercial Contracts & Procurement

American International Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Associate General Counsel – Commercial Contracts & Procurement

Associate General Counsel – Commercial Contracts & Procurement

Join us as Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts & Procurement for UK & EMEA to take on key responsibilities within a world-class Legal Department.

Make your mark on the Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory team

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. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and AIG policies and procedures.

This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions.

How you will create an impact

This role will serve as the Corporate Administrative Services – Legal team’s lead lawyer for AIG’s procurement activities in the region, and report to AIG’s Vice President, Head of Corporate Administrative Services – Legal.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of IT and non-IT procurement transactions in the UK and EMEA.
• Responsible for management of day-to-day inquiries in the region regarding interpretation of vendor agreements.
• Engaging and managing outside counsel in the region to assist with drafting, negotiating and interpreting vendor agreements.
• Working closely with internal business clients and GLCR colleagues across the region and in the U.S. to identify, assess, and advise on – and structure and negotiate AIG’s contracts to ensure that our contracts reflect – various regulatory questions and requirements regarding outsourcing rules in the region.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Solicitor qualified to practice law in England and Wales.
• 3+ years of law firm or in-house experience with a concentration on procurement transactions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of UK/EMEA outsourcing rules, e.g., the Digital Operational Resilience Act and GDPR.
• A leader who collaborates effectively with colleagues at all levels of the Company, including senior executives, and across different functions and countries to drive optimal outcomes.
• The ability to work well under pressure and independently, with demonstrated time and change management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Sound judgment, good business sense, and the ability to provide tailored and practical legal advice.

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 belonging

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 inclusion 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 [e-mail].