Overview
Assistant General Counsel - Reinsurance M&A at Oliver James. This range is provided by Oliver James. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$250,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
About the Company A fast-growing, tech-forward insurance provider backed by a leading global asset manager. The company offers streamlined retirement solutions through an intuitive digital platform, specializing in annuity products with secure, stable outcomes. With a bold, entrepreneurial culture, it values speed, innovation, and collaboration.
The Role Associate General Counsel - Reinsurance & M&A. Seeking a strategic legal professional with strong transactional experience in reinsurance and M&A within the life and annuity space. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborates across business functions including finance, investments, actuarial, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance on reinsurance structures (e.g., flow, coinsurance, retrocession)
- Support M&A, capital markets, and other strategic transactions
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements
- Navigate regulatory considerations and filings
- Assist with general corporate legal matters as needed
Preferred Experience
- Reinsurance (domestic & cross-border)
- Life and annuity products, statutory accounting
- U.S. insurance regulatory knowledge
- Experience at a life insurer, reinsurer, or PE-backed firm
- Investment or structured finance legal work (a plus)
- Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Bar admission in good standing (NC eligibility preferred)
- 7+ years of legal experience, including 3+ in insurance-related transactional work
What's Offered
- Competitive compensation (DOE)
- Relocation assistance
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
Location reference: Durham, NC. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oliver James by 2x. Get notified about new Assistant General Counsel jobs in Durham, NC.
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