Financial Institutions Group – Insurance Associate Attorney / Counsel

Direct Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Enhanced mentorship program

Professional development resources

Pro bono opportunities with billable‑n

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid- to senior-level Insurance Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Financial Institutions Group in New York, New York. The role focuses on sophisticated insurance M&A transactions and reinsurance matters for leading clients in the insurance industry.

The ideal candidate has substantial law firm experience in insurance M&A, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex transactions in a collaborative team environment with cross-office

Qualifications

• Substantive insurance M&A transactional experience is required.
• Experience with reinsurance transactions is required.
• Strong law firm experience, preferably within a sophisticated corporate or financial institutions practice.
• High level of academic achievement preferred.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong client-service orientation and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurance companies and other financial institutions on sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Handle insurance-related mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Advise clients on reinsurance transactions and related transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Conduct and oversee transactional due diligence.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal deal teams to execute complex transactions.
• Manage designated aspects of transactions and take increasing responsibility for client matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Financial Institutions Group and other practice areas.

Skills

Insurance M&A transaction experience

Reinsurance transactions experience

Analytical skills

Drafting and negotiation

Job description

Financial Institutions Group -- Insurance Associate Attorney / Counsel

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid- to senior-level Insurance Associate Attorney or Counsel to join a premier global law firm's Financial Institutions Group in its New York, New York office. The firm is seeking attorneys with substantive insurance M&A transactional experience, including experience with reinsurance transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated insurance transactional experience to join a market-leading financial institutions practice and work on complex, high-profile matters for leading clients in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurance companies and other financial institutions on sophisticated M&A transactions.




• Handle insurance-related mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.




• Advise clients on reinsurance transactions and related transactional matters.




• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.




• Conduct and oversee transactional due diligence.




• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal deal teams to execute complex transactions.




• Manage designated aspects of transactions and take increasing responsibility for client matters.




• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Financial Institutions Group and other practice areas.

Qualifications

• Substantive insurance M&A transactional experience is required.




• Experience with reinsurance transactions is required.




• Strong law firm experience, preferably within a sophisticated corporate or financial institutions practice.




• High level of academic achievement preferred.




• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.




• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions.




• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.




• Strong client-service orientation and professional judgment.

Location

New York, New York

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000--$455,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

The position may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Benefits & Professional Development

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment for experienced attorneys, including:

• Hybrid work model




• Enhanced mentorship program specifically designed for lateral attorneys




• Professional development and career advancement resources




• Extensive pro bono opportunities with billable credit




• Competitive benefits and additional attorney resources

Current Hybrid Schedule: Attorneys generally work in the office Monday through Thursday, with opportunities to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.