Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel Cyber

The ideal candidate for this role in AIG’s Data, Digital and Cyber Legal Group will be a strategy-oriented attorney who embraces a dynamic advisory practice.  You will craft legal solutions that protect AIG from a complex set of risks presented by cutting edge cybersecurity, privacy, and data issues, while simultaneously moving AIG’s business forward. 

In this role, you will support AIG’s businesses and corporate functions by:

•           Advising on legal, regulatory, and contractual issues regarding cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance issues across AIG’s Americas regions;

•           Drafting and maintaining cybersecurity and privacy contract templates and assisting in contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners;

•           Supporting incident response and investigation matters, ensuring compliance with applicable law;

•           Identifying and analyzing new laws, regulations, and industry best practices in the cybersecurity, privacy, and data areas, and working with cross-functional teams to implement necessary governance and controls;

•           Developing and supporting initiatives to enhance and mature cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance practices across AIG; and

•           Serving as a thought leader in the community on specialized legal and regulatory topics for internal and external stakeholders, including industry groups.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and license to practice law.
• Have 5+ years of experience as an attorney.
• Have experience either in-house, at a law firm, law enforcement, or governmental agency advising on legal and regulatory issues around cybersecurity, privacy, and data (GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, NYDFS). 
• Have excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Be collaborative, nimble, responsive, and customer-focused.
• CIPP-US Certification preferred.

• Government agency experience preferred.

 For roles in New York, the base salary range for this position is $136,000-$170,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits

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.

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