Assistant General Counsel – M&A Law

Talcott Financial Group

Assistant General Counsel focusing on M&A law and reinsurance transactions at Talcott. Leading negotiation and execution of complex domestic and cross-border deals.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeCharlotte • Connecticut, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex reinsurance agreements, with a strong focus on insurance M&A and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and translate legal risks into actionable business strategies.

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J.D. From An Accredited U.S. Law School8+ Years Of Transactional ExperienceDirect Experience With ReinsuranceStrong Knowledge Of Risk Transfer And Collateral MechanicsExcellent Client Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiation Of Term SheetsTransaction AgreementsReinsurance TreatiesDue DiligenceRegulatory AnalysisComplex Purchase AgreementsRisk Transfer IssuesActuarial And Tax Concepts TranslationReinsurance AdministrationCross-Border Transactions

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementBusiness Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Member Of A U.S. Bar

Industry Keywords

Insurance Holding Company ActCredit For ReinsuranceNAIC Working GroupsBermuda Monetary AuthorityLife/Annuity InsuranceM&ASidecarThird-Party Capital VehicleStrategic Reinsurance PlatformLoss Portfolio Transfers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of term sheets, transaction agreements, specifically coinsurance, modco, and funds-withheld reinsurance treaties, retrocession agreements, trust and security/collateral arrangements, administrative services agreements, transition services agreements, and ancillary deal documentation.
Serve as primary legal point of contact on assigned transactions — managing deal execution end-to-end across structuring, due diligence, regulatory analysis, negotiation, closing, and post-closing integration.
Advise on Insurance Holding Company Act (Form A) matters, Credit for Reinsurance requirements, affiliate transaction approvals, and other state
Manage outside counsel, financial advisors, accountants, and actuarial consultants — driving quality, efficiency, budget discipline, and accountability.
Monitor and synthesize developments in NAIC working groups, state insurance law, Bermuda Monetary Authority rulemaking, and federal tax/securities regimes affecting (re)insurance M&A, and brief senior leadership on impact.
Support ongoing contractual administration of reinsurance arrangements post-close amendments, recaptures, commutations, novations, disputes and audits.
Partner with Corporate Development, Actuarial, Investments, Finance, Tax, Risk, and senior executives — translating legal risk into business terms and offering practical paths
Support scalable playbooks, precedent libraries, and operating procedures for the M&A and reinsurance legal function as the platform grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; active member in good standing of at least one U.S. bar
Minimum of 8 years of relevant transactional experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a major life/annuity (re)insurer, with meaningful exposure to insurance M&A and/or reinsurance
Direct experience with reinsurance is required for this position
Working knowledge of block reinsurance and loss portfolio transfers of annuity (fixed, indexed, variable, payout) and life (UL, ULSG, term, whole life, LTC) liabilities both within the US and in cross border transactions
Experience supporting a sidecar, third-party capital vehicle, or strategic reinsurance platform is a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead-negotiate complex purchase agreements and reinsurance treaties within the life and annuity space from term sheet to close, including coinsurance, modco, funds-withheld, and combination structures
Strong knowledge of issues related to risk transfer, recapture triggers, collateral and trust mechanics and certified and reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer regimes.
Ability to translate complex actuarial, accounting, and tax concepts into clear contractual language.
Excellent client management skills, able to serve as a partner to the business to help form and execute strategic projects
Sound ethical and legal judgment with the capacity to effectively negotiate with business partners
Ability to work independently and/or collaborate with cross-functional team members outside
Demonstrated business savvy with a strategic focus for problem solving
Effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain productive business relationships across the organization
A self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule
Remote work arrangements