Insurance Associate, Legal Counsel

At Arent Fox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

The New York office of Arent Fox Schiff LLP is seeking an Insurance Associate to join the 3rd to 4th year associate class. The successful candidate will have a concentrated background in insurance and reinsurance matters, including regulatory and insurance-focused transactional work, ideally gained at an upscale boutique or national/international firm.

• Take on responsibility and handle the full spectrum of insurance/reinsurance regulatory and transactional matters.
• Handle litigation aspects, including taking and defending multiple depositions and arguing pre-trial and substantive motions in court.

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Ability to work closely and independently with sophisticated clients.
• Concentrated background in insurance and reinsurance matters, including regulatory and insurance-focused transactional work.

To apply, please submit a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.

The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $240,000 to a maximum of $275,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered will depend on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate's overall qualifications. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus system with opportunities for associates to receive: hours‑based productivity bonuses, cash bonuses for business generation and expansion, and merit‑based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding performance and contributions ranging from $10,000–$200,000+.

Arent Fox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.

Arent Fox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.