ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY | Insurance Transactional & Regulatory Practice

Twenty80 LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty80 LLC, a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a mid-level Associate for its Insurance Transactional & Regulatory group in Chicago or New York. This role is ideal for attorneys with a background in fund formation, asset management, or broker-dealer regulatory work who want to expand into a rapidly developing segment of the financial services sector.

The practice advises sophisticated clients navigating complex regulatory and transactional matters, with core responsibilities including

Qualifications

• JD from a top law school with excellent grades.
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction or waiver available.
• 4–7 years in fund formation, asset management, or broker-dealer regulation.
• Experience with insurance regulatory frameworks and corporate transactions preferred.
• Experience representing insurers or financial institutions is advantageous.
• Strong writing, analytical, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel insurance companies and financial institutions on regulatory requirements and governance.
• Manage complex deals including M&A, restructurings, and market-entry projects.
• Review and apply regulatory standards for insurance and financial services.
• Collaborate across groups to provide cohesive legal advice.
• Interact with clients and regulators to provide strategic guidance.

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is looking for a mid-level Associate to join its Insurance Transactional & Regulatory group in either Chicago or New York. This role is a strong fit for attorneys with a background in fund formation, investment management, or broker-dealer regulatory work who want to expand into a rapidly developing segment of the financial services sector. The practice advises sophisticated, high-profile clients navigating complex regulatory and transactional matters.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• JD from a top law school with excellent grades.

• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction or the ability to waive in.

• 4–7 years of hands‑on experience in fund formation, asset management, and/or broker‑dealer regulatory issues.

• Familiarity with insurance regulatory frameworks, compliance matters, and corporate transactional work is strongly preferred.

• Background representing insurance carriers, financial institutions, or other regulated organizations is highly advantageous.

• Core competencies: exceptional writing, analytical reasoning, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide counsel to insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers, and other financial institutions on regulatory requirements, corporate governance, and strategic business transactions.

• Assist with and manage complex deals, including M&A transactions, restructurings, and market-entry projects.

• Review, interpret, and apply regulatory standards governing the insurance and broader financial services sectors.

• Work collaboratively with attorneys in other practice groups to deliver cohesive and business-oriented legal advice.

• Interact directly with clients and regulatory bodies to provide high-level, commercially driven guidance.