Manager & Counsel, Insurance, Reinsurance & Underwriting

About the role

AIG is seeking a Manager & Counsel, Insurance, Reinsurance & Underwriting to join its Legal Department in Bermuda. The role supports the Head of Legal (Bermuda) with corporate and commercial work, governance matters, legal advice on AIG's Bermuda operations, support of underwriters and special projects. The position is primarily in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Advise generally on Bermuda legal, regulatory and governance matters
• Help implement effective governance and controls in Bermuda in line with AIG-Bermuda strategy
• Review and draft contracts such as vendor agreements, NDAs, insurance management, broker and lease documents
• Attend Board and shareholder meetings of AIG's Bermuda-based companies
• Help internal clients navigate regulatory issues and advise on Bermuda insurance regulatory reporting
• Manage due diligence for AIG-driven initiatives and procure advice on specific jurisdictions when needed
• Support communication with regulators
• Service the legal needs of Bermuda-based casualty and financial lines underwriting businesses and captives, including contract wording review
• Prepare reports for senior management and oversee corporate secretarial work
• Manage external counsel where needed and handle ad hoc projects

Required profile

• Member in good standing of the Bar of Bermuda, England & Wales or the British Commonwealth
• At least five years of post-qualification corporate legal experience with a recognised law firm or as internal counsel
• At least three years of recent experience in or advising the insurance/captive industry
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills