Assistant General Counsel, Coverage Litigation

AIG

Assistant General Counsel managing complex insurance coverage litigation involving commercial property policies. Overseeing outside counsel and providing strategic legal advice within AIG's global legal team.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a litigation docket consisting of insurance coverage matters involving property and specialty lines policies issued to commercial insureds in the United States and abroad
Oversee and partner with outside counsel to ensure high‑quality written advocacy and consistent litigation positions on behalf of AIG member insurance companies
Exercise sound legal judgment in making strategic litigation decisions with a focus on consistency, risk, and broader business impact
Develop and execute case‑specific resolution strategies and provide well‑reasoned recommendations
Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the initiation of coverage litigation on behalf of AIG member insurance companies
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to business and Claims partners, including by providing coverage advice in advance of litigation
Travel domestically or internationally, as needed, for mediations, trials, and oral arguments
Report to an Associate General Counsel who maintains close oversight of matters handled by the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Attorney with at least five years of major law firm experience strongly preferred
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Litigation and insurance coverage experience required
Prior in‑house experience is useful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in AIG’s award‑winning pro bono program
Comprehensive benefits package focusing on health, wellbeing, and financial security

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationinsurance coveragelegal judgmentcase resolution strategiescoverage litigationadvocacy writingstrategic legal advising

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingrisk assessmentcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

J.D.admission to practice