• Job Description

  Req#: JR2304277

  Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

  We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to join as an employment lawyer in the Labor and Employment Group in New York City. Qualified candidates will have a J.D. Degree and a minimum of 6 years of employment law experience, including a minimum of 4 years experience in the Employment Law department of a major law firm. In-house experience and international employment law exposure a plus. The candidate will report to the senior attorney responsible for managing the Employment law docket for the General Insurance businesses.

  This position requires a high degree of independent analysis and judgment, as well as the ability to work directly with Human Resources and Employee Relations staff, Business and Functional partners, as well as outside counsel.

  Candidates will be responsible for advising senior business and HR partners on employment-related legal issues impacting AIG. Candidates should have a broad range of employment law and arbitration/litigation experience including:

  · Title VII, ADEA, ADA and state discrimination/retaliation matters, including the preparation of position statements and representing the Company before the EEOC and state and local agencies;

  · Reductions in force (including WARN issues), performance management, leave issues, and performance-related and cause terminations;

  · Legal assistance with respect to growth, acquisition and divestiture activities, including supporting due diligence and advising on the HR and employee sections of transaction documentation;

  · Advising on the rapidly changing legal and regulatory environment, particularly at the state and local levels, including, by way of example only, laws regarding WARN, sexual harassment, restrictive covenant enforceability, background checks, diversity, pay transparency and enforceability of arbitration agreements;

  · Advising Employee Relations partners with respect to its investigations;

  · Defending FLSA and state wage/hour matters;

  · Arbitration and mediation of disputes; and

  · Handling SOX, Dodd-Frank and state whistleblower actions.

  Additional positive attributes of a qualified candidate include:

  · Detail-oriented and well-organized, with ability to keep track of and meet deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced changing environment;

  · Ability to perform duties and meet needs of clients and team members in a reliable, responsive and efficient manner, with a sense of urgency;

  · Oversee and manage outside counsel in results-oriented, efficient manner;

  · Ability to proactively share updates and relevant information with multiple stakeholders and work effectively with these stakeholders;

  · Ability to proactively address conflict and difficult situations in a professional, assertive and productive manner and navigate large, multifaceted projects from issue identification through resolution with a minimum of supervision;

  · Strong problem-solving and project management skills;

  · Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, training and presentation skills;

  · Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution programs, including the ability to handle mediations; and

  · Knowledge of the insurance industry a plus.

  For this position based in New York Ci ty, the base salary range is $220,000 - $250,000 and 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: AIG Benefits Overview .

  A look at our Benefits

  We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

  
  We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

  American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide 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 such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

  To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

  AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

  Functional Area:

  LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

  Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

  Relocation Provided: No

  AIG Employee Services, Inc.

• About the company

  We're a leading global insurance organization with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. We provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to support our clients in business and in life through our General Insurance, Life & Retirement and Investments business units. What unites us across all of these offerings is our commitment to helping individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and respond to times of uncertainty. Whether serving those facing natural disasters or millions of Americans striving for a financially secure retirement, we have the specialist expertise to help clients better manage risk.

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