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Exciting job Opportunity at Allianz Insurance
Allianz Insurance, a leading organization in the legal industry, is seeking a talented (Senior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join their team in New York, Ny. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional to advance their career in Legal.
Position Overview
- Position: (Senior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
- Company: Allianz Insurance
- Location: New York, Ny
- Type: Job
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Experience Level:
- Practice Area: Legal
About the Role
This (Senior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d) position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with Allianz Insurance's dynamic legal team. The role involves:
(Senior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Professional
Location:New York, New York, United States, 10019
Category:Legal & Compliance
Full-Time
Remote:Hybrid working
Permanent
Job ID:72838
Position Overview:
Allianz X is seeking for a talented and highly motivated (senior) legal counsel with substantial transactional expertise to complement the company’s legal team. The position is set to be one of the first local hires for the company’s New York office. The role will manage venture capital and growth equity transactions, offer strategic legal advice to senior leaders, and be the first point of contact for all legal issues related to the company’s US operations, working independently within a highly supportive and collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as first point of contact for the Company’s US team on all legal, compliance and governance matters
• Report directly to the company’s General Counsel
• Manage all aspects of M&A, venture capital and growth equity transactions, from due diligence through post-closing integration.
• Oversee legal matters regarding the Company, including its current portfolio of investments, preparation of board meetings, monitoring relevant legal changes.
• Assess legal risks and develop practical solutions that align with the Company’s business goals.
• Select and coordinate external counsel when required.
• Support strategic collaboration between Allianz Group entities and portfolio companies.
• Coordinate exchange in relation to and ensure compliance with Allianz Group’s corporate governance and policy regulations
• Collaborate closely with a dynamic investment team in a small, international office environment.
Qualifications
• JD from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in New York.
• 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably at a top-tier law firm focused on corporate/M&A.
• Proven expertise and work experience in venture capital, private equity, or financial services and a clear understanding of investment structures.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal execution skills.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable interfacing with investment professionals and portfolio companies.
Key Attributes
• Excellent business judgment, commercial awareness, and a practical legal approach that balances risk management with business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator in high-stakes business settings with a range of different stakeholders, including financial professionals, entrepreneurs and Allianz Group senior managers
• Capable of autonomous decision-making in time-sensitive deal environments
• Collaborative team player who is culturally fluent and thrives in a multi-national team
Key Responsibilities
Requirements and Qualifications
Why Join Allianz Insurance?
Allianz Insurance offers an exceptional work environment where legal professionals can thrive and grow their careers. Benefits of joining their team include:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful cases
- Work-life balance initiatives
How to Apply
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Job Reference ID: job-id-21
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