Skadden represents insurers, reinsurers, insurance intermediaries, asset managers, wealth management businesses, banks and market infrastructure providers, and those wishing to buy and sell them, in a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurances, portfolio transfers, public and private financings, regulatory advisory work, commercial agreements, disputes, restructurings and reorganisations. The firm has a particularly strong financial sponsor practice in the insurance space and an unrivalled position in Bermuda.
The firm represents all parties – purchasers, sellers, target companies, cedants, reinsurers and their founders/boards of directors/management, as well as investment banking firms, lenders, financial advisors and financial sponsors.
Skadden also provides a broad range of regulatory advice to insurance and reinsurance companies, other financial institutions and businesses, sponsors, investment banks and other non-insurance companies entities. In the regulatory area, we routinely advise on insurance and other regulatory issues, including authorisations, regulatory capital issues, securities issuances, investments, solvency, permissible activities and insurance products.
In 2025, we have continued to grow strongly, which is driving this recruitment.
In summary:
Generally
- #1 Firm for FIG M&A by deal value over the last decade (2015-2025)
- #1 Firm for M&A in the Insurance Sector
- Tier 1 Firm for US Insurance Law in 2024.
Insurance M&A
- #1 for UK FIG M&A in 2024
- #1 ranked insurance M&A practice in the U.S., Bermuda and worldwide for seven years running
- Repeatedly a market leader for both brokerage and carrier deals
- Highly extensive experience in acting for sponsors and their portfolio companies in the sector
- Highly experienced in both debt and equity financings for insurers/intermediaries and insurance acquisitions.
Reinsurance
- Leading firm for non-contentious reinsurance
- Routinely advise on cutting-edge reinsurance and retrocession transactions
- Have advised on some of the largest and most complex back book deals in both P&C and life
- Routinely advise on structuring, formation and funding of sidecars, managed reinsurance vehicles and ILS
- Our reinsurance and insurance regulatory practice works on an integrated basis with our tax and other practices worldwide.
Bermuda
- Our position in the Bermuda market is unique
- #1 Firm for Bermuda Insurance M&A over the last decade, representing the acquirer or target in 16 out of the past 19 public company deals for insurers in Bermuda
- Acted on 9 of the past 11 platform establishments in Bermuda.
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We are seeking a mid-level associate with 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience, who demonstrates a keen interest in the insurance sector, possesses a solid background in private equity transactions, and has experience advising regulated businesses within the London market. Our Financial Institutions Group handles a broad range of transactional and advisory matters for a wide variety of insurance market participants, reflecting the strength and diversity of our insurance practice.
The successful individual will have excellent written and verbal communication and as well as enthusiasm, drive and the ability to demonstrate initiative and a strong interest in a career in corporate insurance. A high level of academic achievement and willingness to work hard is essential. There are excellent opportunities for career progression for the right candidate. They must be willing to participate vigorously in our sales and marketing activities.
We are a tight knit, driven team. We aim to be to go to firm for the leading corporate insurance matters, particularly for financial sponsors. |
We pay generous rates. We provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Life assurance
- Gym allowance.
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model (which remains subject to review), consists of working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys), and living proximate to the office, underscores Skadden's long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture. |
The Skadden training programme has evolved over the years as the firm has grown and assists our lawyers in their development by providing them with the necessary skills to take on as much responsibility as they are ready for. The programme includes:
- Twice weekly meetings of the group to discuss developments and share know-how.
- Training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm's practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners, associates, external specialists, KCs and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skadden's network of offices.
Pro bono
Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.
Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact Hannah Abidat directly on Hannah.abidat@skadden.com. |