Legal Counsel, Italy

**Legal Counsel Italy****Get to know the business**General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.**About the role**This role will work with the Country counsel in Italy in cooperation with the rest of the legal team.This role will be a critical contributor to look after insurance products and distribution schemes to be launched in Italy in the coming months according to the AIG Europe strategy in Italy aimed at pursuing new market opportunities where AIG will lead ahead of competition. Further, the new resource will deal with company secretariat and controls over the distribution networks (including the relationship with the Italian and Luxemburg regulators).**The responsibilities for this role include:**- provide promptly and commercially sensitive, pragmatic and practical high-quality legal support and advice in a cost-effective manner to the business stakeholders in Italy.- provide support and guidance to the Italian operation and the wider legal function with regards to legal risks.- proactively advise the Italian operation and the wider legal function on the impact of regulatory and legislative developments and ensuring that any such developments are adequately reflected in transaction documentation and businesses processes.- support the head of legal in all the activities of drafting or reviewing insurance contracts, insurance distribution contracts, pre-contractual documentation, marketing materials.- support with corporate secretariat activity for the various AIG entities established into Italy.- coordinate outside legal on key projects under supervision and in line with the local head of legal.- maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with all team members within the country operation and the wider GLCR team.- advise on and negotiate non-claims disputes (although the role is primarily non-contentious).- support Regulatory and the local Head of Legal in dealing with the relationship with regulators and trade associations.- support to the legal department on any other matters related to the function, including support to GLCR’s COE, when requested. (including dealing with labor law, data protection law and competition law issues).**What we’re looking for:**- Law degree; qualification to the Italian bar; - Previous experience in law firms or in the in house legal department of companies; - demonstrates an enthusiasm for working in an in-house insurance legal team; - Applies skills to address new types of contracts, queries or issues; - Experience in drafting commercial contracts; - Proficiency in English language; - Very good organizational skills; - Ability to work in a team environment; - Initiative and problem-solving skills.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.*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 Area:LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't AffairsAIG Europe S.A.- General Representative for Italy#J-18808-Ljbffr