Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions (Reinsurance, M&A)
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions (Reinsurance, M&A)
Our client, a leading Life Insurance business are seeking an experienced AGC M&A Transactions and Reinsurance Counsel to join their growing and reputable business.
This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate Initiatives & Transactions (CIT), and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to enterprise-wide stakeholders on strategic transactions including reinsurance and mergers/acquisitions, as well as provide leadership in the vendor contracting space.
The CIT Team is a multidisciplinary legal practice group with a broad coverage area focused on providing enterprise-wide legal advice and support for matters involving (i) company mergers/acquisitions/dispositions; (ii) strategic investments, capital market transactions, reinsurance and other strategic projects; (iii) corporate real estate and facilities; (iv) investment-related transactions; and (v) vendor contracting and outsourcing.
You will:
- Provide legal counsel to senior-level internal business clients on complex, high stakes strategic transactions
- Lead multidisciplinary transaction teams to deliver excellent results
- Provide management and operational oversight to the vendor contracting team
- Assist AGC in managing CIT practice area
- Effectively manage outside counsel on strategic transactions
- Expand your skill set to multiple areas of the transactional legal practice
- Keep informed of relevant industry trends, changes and best practices
You have:
- J.D. required
- New York bar admission
- 10+ years' progressively responsible transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Significant experience in the insurance industry or related mergers and acquisitions, as well as reinsurance transactions
- Knowledge of the life insurance and annuity industry, and working knowledge of investment products
- A high degree of integrity and sensitivity in handling confidential information
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, be flexible and change direction as appropriate
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to interact with clients, including senior management and associates
- The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
- Initiative, are a strong strategic thinker, and are resourceful and proactive
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment, produce superior work results and follow through on commitments
If interested, apply to have a confidential conversation on the opportunity and process.
