NorthPoint Search Group is Hiring a Senior Counsel Corporate Transactions Near New York, NY
Our client, a leading growing Global Life Insurance Company is searching for a Corporate Transactions Senior Counsel. The Senior Counsel, Corporate Transactions, will be part of a small legal team and will provide legal advice for complex insurance growth and other transactions, manage corporate governance activities and provides support for other areas, as needed, within the company. Position Description
Serves as an integral member of the core deal team for growth transactions, including public and private legal entity acquisitions and reinsurance transactions, as well as other strategic growth initiatives
Participates in the entire lifecycle of transactions from development of preliminary bids and indications of interest through closing
Drafts and negotiates a wide variety of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, investment banking and outside advisor engagement letters, definitive purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, trust agreements and administrative services agreements
Participates in strategic and tactical decision-making and provides counsel to senior management on all legal aspects related to contemplated transactions
Acts as primary US counsel for all governance and corporate authority matters
Oversees preparation of annual and periodic regulatory filings as well as review and input on quarterly and annual financial statements
Oversees and supervises senior corporate paralegal’s work in all matters related to maintenance of corporate records and multiple Boards of Directors and committee meetings
Advises and collaborates closely with other functions across the company, including finance, actuarial, investments, risk, and operations
Manages and oversees outside law firms to obtain world-class, cost-effective legal services
Requirements
Law degree from accredited U.S. law school
Current bar license in good standing and compliant with state requirements
Minimum 6 years related experience
MUST have Life Insurance/Reinsurance experience
Team player who can contribute and develop expertise in multiple areas, often with limited guidance
Familiarity with the Model Holding Company Act
Experience managing government affairs a plus
Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership presence and skills
Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communications skills
This position is located in NYC and will work a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days in the office/week. This company offers a competitive base salary plus annual bonus and Long Term Incentive Bonus plan as well as a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to Joanmarie Bolding, Managing Director of Recruiting at Powered by JazzHR jk4j62WVMF