Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions (M&A)

This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate Initiatives & Transactions (CIT), and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to enterprise-wide stakeholders on strategic transactions including reinsurance and mergers/acquisitions, as well as provide leadership in the vendor contracting space.

The CIT Team is a multidisciplinary legal practice group with a broad coverage area focused on providing enterprise-wide legal advice and support for matters involving (i) company mergers/acquisitions/dispositions; (ii) strategic investments, capital market transactions, reinsurance and other strategic projects; (iii) corporate real estate and facilities; (iv) investment-related transactions; and (v) vendor contracting and outsourcing.

You will:

• Provide legal counsel to senior-level internal business clients on complex, high stakes strategic transactions
• Lead multidisciplinary transaction teams to deliver excellent results
• Provide management and operational oversight to the vendor contracting team
• Assist AGC in managing CIT practice area
• Effectively manage outside counsel on strategic transactions
• Expand your skill set to multiple areas of the transactional legal practice
• Keep informed of relevant industry trends, changes and best practices
  
  

You have:

• J.D. required
• New York bar admission
• 10 years’ progressively responsible transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Significant experience in the insurance industry or related mergers and acquisitions, as well as reinsurance transactions
• Knowledge of the life insurance and annuity industry, and working knowledge of investment products
• A high degree of integrity and sensitivity in handling confidential information
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, be flexible and change direction as appropriate
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to interact with clients, including senior management and associates
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
• Initiative, are a strong strategic thinker, and are resourceful and proactive
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment, produce superior work results and follow through on commitments
  
  

Location:

• The position will be located in one of the following office locations: New York, NY (Hudson Yards) and/or Stamford, CT
• The position will be 3 days in the office , 2 days WFH
  
  

Salary Range:

$174,760.00 - $287,102.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

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