Regional Counsel

Who we are
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

Get to know the business

Global Functions provide a wide range of services to the organization such as finance, internal audit, information technology, security and human resources.

About the roleWhat you need to know:

Regional responsibilities

• Assume role of Assistant Company Secretary of regional holding company. There is external corporate secretarial support for filings only
• Work with country counsel to ensure compliance with AIG policies on Corporate Governance
• Work with headquarters in NY on corporate secretarial, corporate governance matters including drafting of memos for appointments of INEDs and employee directors
• Support Asia Governance Counsel in global and regional projects and initiatives eg. projects to outsource services across APAC
• Prepare quarterly regulatory alerts, working together with local counsel
• Review agreements and other legal documentation relating to any transaction/project/initiative ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Advise stakeholders on day-to-day matters
• Update in-house database on incorporations, share transfers, liquidations and de-registrations with support from regulatory secretary
  

Singapore insurance entity responsibilities

• Support facilitation of Nomination and Remuneration Committees of Singapore insurance entity including preparation of meeting packs
• Support facilitation of MAS Annual Visit
• Support Asia Governance Counsel on training for APAC Directors
• Keep abreast of regulatory and legislative changes impacting the Singapore insurance entity particularly in relation to corporate governance matters
• Keep track of appointments/resignations of directors/key executives
• Prepare applications for MAS approval to appoint key executives
• Perform gap analysis against new regulations/legislation
• Ensure timely notifications to authorities, compliance with statutory filings and MAS requirements
  


What we are looking for:


• 7 years of relevant experience in the industry
• Self-motivated, pro-active and a team player
• Able to interact confidently with colleagues at all levels
• Discreet and diplomatic
• Committed and reliable
• Flexible
  


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.

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