Aig
Associate General Counsel, Cyber & Privacy Legal
NY-New York · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 8 days ago
CybersecurityIncident ResponseComplianceProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCISSP
About the role
- This attorney will play a key leadership role in shaping enterprise‑wide cyber risk strategy, supporting global business initiatives, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory expectations.
- This role requires a sophisticated understanding of cyber threats, regulatory frameworks, operational risk, and the unique challenges facing a global financial institution.
- We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you.
Responsibilities
- Lead legal strategy for cybersecurity incidents, including directing complex, multi‑jurisdictional incident response, coordinating with internal stakeholders, regulators, third‑party forensic firms, and law enforcement as needed.
- Develop and refine enterprise incident response protocols, including tabletop exercises, crisis‑management structures, and regulatory notification workflows.
- Partner with procurement, security, technology, and business stakeholders to ensure contractual controls align with enterprise risk and regulatory expectations.
Requirements
- 10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience supporting incident response and advising on cyber‑risk management for a complex, highly regulated organization.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations applicable to financial services.
- ability to advise senior leaders under pressure.
- Monitor global regulatory developments and proactively advise leadership on required compliance enhancements.
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice law.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating technology and cybersecurity‑related contracts.
- Exceptional communication, problem‑solving, and crisis‑management skills
- Highly collaborative, adaptive, and business‑focused approach.
- The base salary range for this position is $170,000-$200,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits
- 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
Nice to have
- CIPP‑US, CISSP, or other cybersecurity/privacy certification preferred, but not required.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is $170,000-$200,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
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