Senior Counsel Corporate Transactions

1 week ago


new york city, United States Staff Financial Group Full time

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.


**Only candidates that have a minimum of 6 years of related experience within the Life Insurance/Reinsurance industry will be contacted.**


For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to Joanmarie Bolding, Managing Director of Recruiting at jmb@stafffinancial.com



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