M&A Expert – Transact Risk Partners

Reference number: VL/BE/3926/24

Lawyer Permanent position Amsterdam

Transact Risk Partners | M&A Expert

Our client

Transact Risk Partners is a specialist underwriting team that provides transactional insurance solutions, including Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) and Tax Insurance.

Transact Risk Partners offers tailored W&I solutions primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the Benelux, France, DACH, CEE, and Singapore. They understand that M&A processes, conventions, and transaction risks differ from region to region, and their underwriting approach reflects this.

Function

As an M&A Expert at Transact Risk Partners, you will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting a portfolio of M&A transactions, ensuring that its clients receive the most comprehensive and tailored solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with brokers, legal advisors, and clients to underwrite M&A transactions, assess transaction related risks, continue to develop the W&I product and Transact brand, and manage claims.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough due diligence and risk assessment for M&A transactions on a 360° view basis (i.e. including from a legal, financial and tax perspective).
  • Prepare quotes and pricing indications for brokers/clients interested in insuring M&A transactions
  • Underwrite W&I policies, ensuring terms are competitive and meet clients’ needs.
  • Negotiate policy terms and conditions with commercially and legally sophisticated brokers, advisors and clients.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, lawyers, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor and manage a portfolio of M&A insurance policies.
  • Provide expert advice and support to clients and internal teams regarding transactional insurance solutions.
  • Stay updated on market trends, developments, and industry best practices.
  • Participate in business development activities to promote Transact Risk Partners’ services.

Profile

We are looking for a lawyer or M&A professional wanting to make the move to a more commercial and entrepreneurial environment. Some of the required skills are:

  • Up to 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably at an international law firm, Big 4, or similar, in the Netherlands or Belgium.
  • Proficient in drafting legal and commercial documents, with the ability to negotiate with commercially and legally sophisticated advisors and clients. No previous insurance or underwriting experience is required.
  • Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent command of both Dutch and English.
  • Enthusiastic and committed team player who can challenge other team members and work collaboratively in a dynamic and skilled work environment.

Offer

Competitive salary package

About Vialegis

By creating perfect matches between legal professionals and organizations, we don’t just transform careers—we enhance the strength of legal teams. This leads to greater success and satisfaction for both candidates and clients. With a team of motivated, trilingual recruitment partners, we have successfully filled over 1,000 vacancies, achieving an impressive 98% success rate in permanent placements.

Process

We start with a personal conversation to understand your ambitions, skills, and future plans. This allows us to get a clear picture of your strengths and goals.
By combining your talents and aspirations with our market expertise, we identify the ideal match. We propose positions that truly suit you.
We introduce you to our client and provide personal guidance and coaching throughout the process, ensuring you’re prepared every step of the way.
Even after you have started at your new position, we remain involved. With regular check-ins and feedback, we ensure a successful and seamless experience for you.

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