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.

• 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.

• 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.

New York, New York

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.

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.