Description Clyde & Co is the world’s pre-eminent insurance and reinsurance law firm. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a corporate lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience to join our Corporate Insurance group and work on transactional and commercial matters. Our corporate insurance M&A team works on significant cross border transactions for (re)insurers, brokers and managing general agencies, traditional share/business sales, Lloyd’s market deals, portfolio transfer transactions, reinsurance transactions, renewal rights deals and deals relating to Insurance Linked Securities. As advisers to warranty & indemnity insurers, we also assist underwriters to assess transaction risks in respect of deals across all sectors of the economy. You would work with some of the most highly regarded corporate insurance partners in the Australian market consistently ranked at the top of the industry by the world’s leading legal directories. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our global corporate insurance team which operates across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia and with a number of US law firms. The successful candidate will be involved in the following work: drafting and negotiating key transaction documents and providing advice on areas of legal risk for clients; project managing transactions to ensure that key deadlines are met, including working closely with other legal teams across the firm to deliver an integrated service to our clients as well as working closely with other advisers on transactions; managing due diligence processes for insurance transactions; reviewing diligence and disclosure processes for warranty & indemnity insurance underwriting mandates and drafting underwriting questions and reports; working with our corporate insurance teams across the world and US counsel on transactions and regulatory approval processes; advising clients on corporate governance, regulatory and compliance issues; managing and building external client relationships, including assisting with business development activities for key existing clients and new clients; and mentoring junior associates in the team and assisting with providing training to junior associates both in the team and across the firm. About you This key requirement of this role is that you have solid and consistent corporate transactional experience, gained from private practice. A good understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment in which the insurance industry operates would be helpful. You should have a genuine desire to build on and expand your corporate skillset into dealing with the corporate matters that arise in transactions involving the regulated insurance sector. You will need to demonstrate relevant experience, strong academics, be self-driven, have excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. We will consider Associate candidates for this role who have relevant experience and a desire to work in the insurance sector. About the Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide. For more about the firm, its lawyers, offices and areas of expertise and for the latest industry thought leadership please visit www.clydeco.com How to apply This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (including cover letter, resume and academic transcript) below. Overseas qualified lawyers are welcome to apply, and we are happy to support visa sponsorship and requalification, for the right candidate. For further information about the firm visit our website www.clydeco.com. Please note that only candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted.