Underwriter, Tax

Location: New York

Description

Key Responsibilities The Tax Underwriter role provides a rare opportunity to develop your career as part of a market-leading, dedicated team of underwriting professionals. We are looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate to underwrite bespoke tax liability insurance policies covering potential tax liability as a result of M&A transactions, internal restructurings, tax incentives related to investments in renewable energy, and other transactions.

The Successful Candidate Will Attend To The Following Responsibilities GTS is proud of its reputation for training and developing staff and as such, this role offers great potential for an individual with a strong tax and legal (and/or M&A background) interested in establishing or further developing expertise in this exciting and growing sector of the insurance market.

This role is responsible for underwriting tax liability insurance risks including:assessing tax risks;reviewing related documentation, tax advisory opinions, memoranda, ruling requests, sale and purchase agreements and due diligence reports/materials from a tax perspective;negotiating and finalizing policy wording and coverage;working as part of a dynamic team of underwriters as well as independently to individually lead underwriting of transactions;ensuring that brokers and clients receive a high level of underwriting service and certainty of execution that differentiates GTS from its competitors;establishing

and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, clients and advisors to facilitate deal appointments;assisting the team to build the Liberty GTS brand through marketing and business development opportunities;providing technical training and guidance to other junior members of the team;continuing to seek improvement of the product and its practices and processes; and contributing to an effective team environment by interacting professionally with all team members in line with GTS core values.

Qualifications

Qualifications JD and tax LLMLegal experience specializing in tax (with a strong preference for M&A experience) or tax liability insurance (preferably 4+ years) from a well-regarded accounting or law firm Sound decision-making and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Strong legal drafting skills and broad understanding of legal and contract concepts

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills; and business, financial, and risk awareness/understanding is a plus

About Us

Pay Philosophy:
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups.

Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where…