Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.

This attorney will be part of the Corporate Transactions unit of the Office of the General Counsel, which advises and supports New York Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries in connection with a variety of corporate transactions, including both finance and M&A transactions in the life insurance and investment management space.  This attorney will have exposure to business and legal executives and will report to the Head of Corporate Transactions in OGC.  

What You'll Do:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company's corporate development functions with respect to insurance and investment management M&A transactions, both domestic and in foreign jurisdictions

• Support the Company's business units in all aspects of corporate finance transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, surplus notes offerings and the Company's medium term notes and commercial paper programs

• Responsibilities include:
o Due diligence
o Drafting and review of transaction documents, including confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, term sheets, letters of intent, definitive agreements, offering memoranda and disclosure documents
o Managing regulatory approval processes
o Closing preparations and post-closing matters
o Coordinating with internal business units and subject matter experts
o Managing outside counsel
o Advising and assisting the head of Corporate Transactions

• Provide advice on various legal and commercial matters.

What You'll Bring:

• JD with a minimum of three (3) years' experience as a corporate attorney, including legal due diligence and familiarity with agreements for corporate finance and M&A transactions, ideally in the financial services industry.  New York State Bar preferred. 

• Familiarity with, and willingness to learn, laws and regulations relating to insurance companies, investment managers and related transactions

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Ability to interact with a broad range of internal and external personnel with diverse expertise and experience and to function independently on appropriate projects.

• A growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement, and willingness to embrace new technologies to advance legal and business objectives.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $144,000-$205,500 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview 

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. 

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. 

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it. 

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of

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Job Requisition ID: 93014