Financial Institutions Group Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Financial Institutions Group Associate Attorney role is listed in New York, NY, with a hybrid work model described in the posting. The stated base salary range is $260,000–$365,000 per year. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a highly respected Am Law firm’s Financial Institutions Group. The associate supports complex mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions involving financial institutions. The role contributes through transactional execution, drafting and analysis, regulatory awareness, and client-facing work with banks, insurers, asset managers, and other financial institutions.

What you'll do

• Handle transactional work involving banks, insurers, asset managers, and other financial institutions
• support complex mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions
• manage sophisticated matters and contribute to client-facing responsibilities
• apply drafting, analytical, and communication skills in a team-oriented practice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

financial institutions

mergers and acquisitions

insurance m&a

strategic transactions

new york ny

hybrid work model

direct counsel

$260k–$365k/year

full-time

am law firm

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• professional development resources
• structured mentorship for lateral attorneys
• pro bono opportunities
• and career development initiatives.

Why this role

The posting strongly prefers prior insurance M&A experience and describes structured mentorship for lateral attorneys, professional development resources, and pro bono opportunities.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.