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Job Title: Underwriter, Global Transaction Solutions

Job Responsibilities:
The Underwriter in the Global Transaction Solutions (GTS) group is tasked with underwriting transactional risk insurance products, with a specialization in Representations & Warranties (R&W) insurance. Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting business and legal reviews of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) deals, which involves assessing risk, reviewing transaction documents, managing the disclosure process, analyzing diligence reports, and participating in discussions with the deal team as part of underwriting R&W insurance policies.
- Assessing the insurability of risks and negotiating and drafting policies for insured risks.
- Cultivating and forming relationships with M&A production and distribution sources, focusing on brokers, law firms, private equity firms, investment banks, and accounting firms.
- Traveling within the region for client visits, with periodic travel to regional North American offices and occasional international travel.
- Mentoring and developing junior members of the GTS team.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor degree is strongly preferred for this role.
- Candidates should have previous legal M&A experience at a reputable law firm, accounting firm, investment bank, or in-house M&A counsel role at a Fortune 500 company.
- Candidates should possess sound decision-making and analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong negotiation skills, and strong legal drafting skills.
- A broad understanding of legal concepts, including negotiating representations/warranties and indemnities in a purchase agreement, is essential.
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills are important, along with business, financial, and risk awareness.

Salary Information:
- The typical starting salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $230,000, determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and location.
- The full salary range for this role is from $97,000 to $269,000, reflecting the competitive labor market value across the national market and providing opportunities for progression as employees grow and develop within the role.
- Some roles may include commission and/or bonus earnings based on factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

About the Company:

The company supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging, and can do their best work. The organization has seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer a centralized, open space for employees and allies to connect, learn, and engage.

The company values hard work, integrity, and commitment to making things better, and prioritizes people by offering benefits that support life and well-being. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.