Job Details

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
INSURANCE TRANSACTIONAL + REGULATORY PRACTICE

Preferred locations: Chicago, IL | New York, NY

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A premier AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Insurance Transactional + Regulatory Practice Group in Chicago or New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney with experience in fund formation, investment management, or broker-dealer regulation to join a team that advises top-tier clients in one of the most complex and rapidly evolving sectors of the financial services industry.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing, or eligibility to waive in.
• 4-7 years of substantive experience in fund formation, investment management, and/or broker-dealer regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with insurance regulations, compliance requirements, and corporate transactional work is highly preferred.
• Experience advising insurance companies, financial institutions, or other regulated entities is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, and oral advocacy skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers, and other financial institutions on regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, and strategic transactions.
• Support and manage complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and market entry initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory frameworks applicable to the insurance and financial services sectors.
• Work cross-functionally with attorneys in related practice groups to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Engage directly with clients and regulators to provide sophisticated, business-focused counsel.

Why Join Us?

Join a cutting-edge legal team at the forefront of insurance regulatory and transactional law. This group offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters that span financial services, compliance, and strategic corporate transactions. Associates in this practice gain hands-on experience working with Fortune 500 clients, dynamic startups, and major financial institutions while developing deep expertise in a high-impact area of law. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values initiative, innovation, and professional development, and benefit from a supportive firm culture that prioritizes mentorship, diversity, and long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary: $275,000 - $350,000, commensurate with experience.
• Robust Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, profit-sharing, tuition assistance, and additional perks.
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.