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Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Strategic Transactions

New York, NY I Hartford, CT I Stamford, CT I Washington, DC I USA

In your role, you will collaborate closely with AXA XL's attorneys, corporate development team, alternative capital team, finance, treasury and investment functions to support AXA XL with a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, capital management and finance transactions, as well as assisting with general corporate legal matters including commercial contracts and corporate governance.

We are looking for a lawyer with robust transactional experience, preferably M&A, with a demonstrated ability to achieve results. The candidate must demonstrate ingenuity, an outstanding work ethic, excellent commercial judgement and critical thinking in order to consider the wider implications as they relate to legal and regulatory aspects of transactions.

You will report to Head of Legal, Corporate and Strategic Transactions and you will be based in one of our United States offices (preferably New York, Stamford, Hartford and Washington, DC).

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Collaborate with AXA XL's business and operations stakeholders and legal colleagues to support and provide legal advice to AXA XL's corporate development, finance, treasury and investment team
• Negotiate, interpret, draft and review a variety of transactional agreements, including acquisition and disposition agreements, subscription agreements, disclosure and offering documents, credit facilities, letters of intent, term sheets, joint venture agreements, non-disclosure agreements and service agreements
• Lead complex and fast paced transactional matters, including legal due diligence
• Maintain and update contract templates
• Work on ad-hoc legal projects
• Instruct and manage relationships with outside counsel
• Stay current on key transactional legal developments

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AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re / insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

Learn more at axaxl.com / about-us / inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience," focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

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For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL .

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 115,500- 227,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.