M&A Insurance Counsel

Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Counsel to join its M&A Insurance team in New York. The role involves advising on complex insurance-related transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, regulatory matters, and life and annuity agreements. This position is ideal for an entrepreneurial team player who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on M&A transactions involving insurance and reinsurance.
• Advise on regulatory compliance related to insurance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate life and annuity agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients on transactional strategies.
• Handle diverse legal tasks associated with high-stakes, complex insurance matters.

Requirements

• Proven experience in insurance M&A, reinsurance, regulatory issues, and life and annuity agreements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent team collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure, fast-paced work environments.
• Prior experience with a peer law firm is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Active New York State Bar admission or eligibility for bar admission through waiver.

Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture with opportunities for professional development.

With more than 3,200 lawyers, this is one of the biggest law practices in the world. Tracing its roots back to the early 19th century, this is a fully integrated global law firm with a comprehensive U.S. practice. Its attorneys lend their expertise in banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, intellectual property, public policy, real estate, and e-commerce to nearly one-half of the Fortune 500 companies in industries such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. The firm offers these clients a combination of locally qualified lawyers along with practitioners deeply experienced in international matters in virtually all of the key financial centers in the world. In the U.S., it has top-ranked transactional capabilities complemented by one of the strongest litigation practices in the country.