Assistant General Counsel, Bad Faith Litigation
About The Position
AIG’s Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is seeking an experienced attorney to manage bad faith litigation and advise AIG’s claims organization in its New York office. The role manages an active docket of bad faith and extra-contractual matters arising from claims handling under casualty, financial lines, property, and specialty policies for commercial and personal lines insureds. It also provides timely guidance to claim handlers to help avoid or mitigate extra-contractual exposures. The successful candidate will develop resolution strategies, advise senior management, direct outside counsel, ensure high-quality written work is filed for AIG member insurance companies, collaborate with claims business partners, and deliver training to claim handlers. Occasional travel for mediations and trials may be necessary. The position is part of AIG’s global legal team, which provides advisory and transactional support across the organization and works to minimize legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
- Admission to practice law in at least one state.
- Strong initiative and work ethic.
- Focused attention to detail and honed analytical skills.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing organizational or business-client needs.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to develop creative, well-reasoned plans to resolve challenges and execute those plans.
- Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining individual accountability and focus on results.
- Willingness to be mentored and trained to meet organizational needs.
- Sound legal and business judgment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 7 years of law firm litigation experience is strongly preferred.
- Litigation experience preparing witnesses for depositions, taking and defending depositions, and drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
- Trial experience is useful but not required.
- In-house experience with another insurer is useful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage an active litigation docket of bad faith and extra-contractual matters.
- Develop resolution strategies and make recommendations to senior management.
- Direct and supervise outside counsel in implementing litigation strategies.
- Ensure high-quality written work product is filed on behalf of AIG member insurance companies.
- Collaborate with claims organization business partners on strategic decisions and provide timely advice to claim handlers to avoid or mitigate bad faith exposure.
- Prepare and conduct regularly scheduled training presentations for claim handlers.
- Travel as necessary for mediations and trials.
Benefits
- A variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and military needs.
- Up to 16 hours per year to volunteer through the Giving Back program.
- Learning and professional development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
- Eligibility for a bonus under the applicable incentive plan.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
- Eligibility to participate in AIG’s pro bono program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
