Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel - Investment Company
The candidate will responsible for supporting all aspects of legal and regulatory matters relating to the firm’s retail and annuity–dedicated funds. In particular, this individual would be involved in tasks relating to fund board of directors’ meetings, fund registration statements, fund reorganizations, proxy and information statements and general fund matters. Support board meeting management function for our three independent mutual fund boards of directors/trustees, including by coordinating on initial approvals and continuance of advisory, subadvisory and other key fund agreements. Provide support in connection with fund strategy and manager changes. Provide support on fund disclosure work and demonstrate the ability to interact with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulators. Provide support in connection with the handling of legal and regulatory matters relating to the firm’s registration and activities as an investment adviser and commodity pool operator. Support on research and implementation of new regulations. Negotiate key fund agreements, including subadvisory agreements, and agreements with adviser and fund service providers; oversee review of trading agreements and foreign custody work. Frequently interact with numerous stakeholders, including investments, compliance, fund administration, the insurance product group, marketing and operations, in providing general legal advice relating to the funds. Client-facing role – expected to help promote the legal department’s positive culture and have excellent communication and relationship skills. Encouraged to support pro bono, volunteer and other employee engagement initiatives within AIG’s Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory organization. Attorney with approximately 5+ years of major law firm or relevant in-house experience. Experience relating to registered management investment companies (mutual funds), including in the 1940 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related securities and corporate laws. J.D. with strong academic credentials required. Ability and desire to take on multiple clients and effectively prioritize projects and assignments for each client. Excellent written and oral communications skills as well as strong organizational and project management skills are required. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast–paced environment with a strong focus on teamwork; successful candidates will have a growth mindset with respect to their professional development. Should be able to provide legal advice and demonstrate proficiency in handling complex legal matters involving multiple stakeholders; conduct independent analysis on legal matters with limited oversight.

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