Corporate Attorney - Transactions & Regulatory

Trueline; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with 3% match

Generous PTO

Performance-based bonuses

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Corporate Attorney - Transactions & Regulatory (Associate to Counsel) in West Hartford, CT, with hybrid or remote options. This role involves advising clients on M&A within the insurance industry and providing regulatory counsel. Candidates must have a JD, active U.S. bar membership, and strong corporate transactional experience. The position offers competitive compensation, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and a collaborative culture focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong corporate transactional experience, including M&A work.
• Experience working in a law firm environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions involving insurance agencies.
• Support transactional workstreams, including drafting and negotiations.
• Provide counsel on insurance regulatory and compliance matters.
• Assist clients with corporate governance and operational legal needs.
• Build trusted client relationships to contribute to their success.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Drafting and negotiation skills

Client communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

JD and active bar membership

Job description

Trueline's client, a specialized law firm focused on insurance industry transactions, regulatory matters, and corporate advisory services, is seeking a Corporate Attorney - Transactions & Regulatory (Associate to Counsel) to join their team in West Hartford, CT, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work based on experience level. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact M&A and regulatory matters within a niche, high-demand sector, alongside a team of deeply experienced industry experts.

What You'll Do as the Attorney:

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions involving insurance agencies, brokerages, and related entities
• Support and lead transactional workstreams, including drafting, negotiation, and deal execution
• Provide counsel on insurance regulatory and compliance matters, including licensing and state-level requirements
• Assist clients with corporate governance, contracts, and operational legal needs
• Partner closely with clients ranging from independent agencies to private equity-backed firms
• Collaborate with internal team members to deliver efficient, business-focused legal solutions
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to long-term client success

Must-Haves as the Attorney:

• JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Strong corporate transactional experience, including M&A work
• Experience working in a law firm environment
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skillsAbility to manage multiple matters and work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, business-oriented mindset

Nice-to-Haves as the Attorney:

• Experience with insurance regulatory or compliance matters
• Familiarity with the insurance industry, including agencies, brokerages, or insurtech
• Portable book of business (not required)
• Interest in working within a specialized, industry-focused practice

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive compensation with multiple paths to increase earnings, including performance-based bonuses and revenue sharing
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Generous PTO
• Reasonable billable expectationswith upside incentives
• Profit-sharing program tied to firm performance
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on excellence, respect, and curiosity
• Direct exposure to sophisticated transactions typically seen at larger firms, within a more agile and specialized environment
• Flexibility based on experience level:
  
  • Associate: primarily in-office (West Hartford)
  • Mid-level: hybrid options
  • Senior/Counsel: open to remote with periodic in-office presence

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.