Insurance Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of legal expertise in handling transactional matters, particularly in the insurance industry. The ideal candidate should be adept at managing multiple transactions concurrently, demonstrating significant deal experience, and producing high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Duties:

• Work on mergers, acquisitions, and similar transactional matters within the insurance industry.
• Manage multiple transactions concurrently, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and due diligence related to M&A activities.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Provide legal counsel and support to clients throughout the M&A process.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to facilitate smooth transactions.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments in insurance and M&A law.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of legal experience in mergers, acquisitions, and transactional matters.
• Preferably, prior experience in the insurance industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and produce top-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in IL.

Skills:

• Legal research and due diligence.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Transactional negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently.

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including productivity and discretionary bonuses, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.