Insurance Regulatory and Transactional Associate Attorney

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks insurance regulatory and transactional associate attorney with 5+ years of experience. The candidate will work with partners in multiple offices on a wide range of insurance regulatory matters across all lines of insurance. Will collaborate with insurance companies, brokers, agents, and tech companies from around the world. Provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Research insurance laws, regulations, and case law and provide detailed guidance and analysis to partners and clients. Draft memoranda on discrete legal issues. Draft transaction agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity. Manage transaction closings and processes. Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis. Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys. Complete tasks efficiently. Should have specific insurance industry regulatory and transactional experience, including transactional drafting, reinsurance negotiation, and regulatory research skills. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois.

The candidate must have Juris Doctor. Should have creativity and flexibility to handle numerous types and structures of transactions. Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Should have the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong organization and matter management skills are needed. Should have the ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, associates, and Support Staff. Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team needed. Exceptional project management skills are essential. Excellent academic credentials are needed.

This is a full-service, large law firm with local, regional, and national clients, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and privately held companies, to startups and individual entrepreneurs. The firm has developed a broad national practice in areas such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, tax, finance, creditors' rights, employment, environmental, estate planning, probate and family law, governmental affairs and health care. The firm has offices in the suburbs of Chicago to provide more intimate client services to its clients there. Lawyers in the firm appear to get along with one another, and associates seem satisfied with their compensation and quality of assignments they receive. The firm hires top graduates from national and regional law schools, and it values diversity in work experience. Quality of life outside the firm is valued, but work is taken seriously and lawyers are expected to produce top quality work. Compensation is above average and hourly requirements are reasonable.