Oliver James · 6 hours ago
Insurance Counsel – M&A and Corporate
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$225K/yr - $250K/yrOliver James is representing a confidential organization within the Property & Casualty insurance sector seeking an experienced M&A & Corporate Counsel to support ongoing strategic growth initiatives. The role involves providing legal support on insurance-focused M&A activity and working closely with internal stakeholders to assess legal and business risks.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide transactional and corporate legal support on insurance-focused M&A activity, including acquisitions, divestitures, and related strategic transactions
Serve as lead or primary drafter and negotiator on transaction documents, including purchase agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, and ancillary documentation
Support insurance-specific legal due diligence, including review of regulatory, operational, and commercial materials, as well as closing and post-closing matters
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and assess legal and business risk and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance
Draft and negotiate a range of corporate and commercial agreements relevant to the insurance business, including confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnership arrangements
Provide ongoing legal support related to corporate governance, finance, and insurance operations
Ensure consistency and quality of legal advice across transactional and corporate matters
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission
Demonstrated corporate legal experience within the P&C insurance industry
Direct experience handling M&A transactions in the insurance sector (insurance-specific M&A required)
Experience drafting and negotiating definitive transaction documents in an insurance context
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
Strong judgment, drafting skills, and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Company
Oliver James
At Oliver James, we deliver flexible hiring solutions tailored to your business needs across financial services, professional services, commerce & industry.
Founded in 2002
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexia Bunker
VP - Client Partnerships
Dominic Reilly
Principal Business Partner
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