ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Vice President Transaction Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Wilton Re

VP, Transaction Counsel

Norwalk, CT · On-site

VP, Transaction Counsel We are searching for an experienced VP, Transaction Counsel at our ... Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage materiallycomplex life ...

Wilton Re

VP, Transaction Counsel

Norwalk, CT

VP, Transaction Counsel Norwalk, CT About the Company: Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life ... Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage materiallycomplex life ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsVice President Transaction Manager Jobs

Vice President Transaction Manager information

See salary details

$17.5K

$77K

$131K

How much do vice president transaction manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president transaction manager in the United States is $76,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What cities are hiring for Vice President Transaction Manager jobs? Cities with the most Vice President Transaction Manager job openings:
What states have the most Vice President Transaction Manager jobs? States with the most job openings for Vice President Transaction Manager jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Vice President Transaction Manager jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Vice President Transaction Manager jobs are:
Vice President Transaction Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Vice President Transaction Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,977 per year, or $37 per hour.
VP, Transaction Counsel

VP, Transaction Counsel

Wilton Re

Norwalk, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

VP, Transaction Counsel
We are searching for an experienced VP, Transaction Counsel at our Connecticut office.
VP, Transaction CounselNorwalk, CT
About the Company:
Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializingin the acquisition of in-force life insurance and annuity (as well as long termcare) blocks and run-off entities. We are experienced industry specialistsfocused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients' businesses. Weprovide our clients with the services they need from in-force transactions andproduct development to underwriting and new business strategies.
Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage materiallycomplex life and annuity transactions in the market.
Position Summary
WiltonRe is seeking a seasoned transaction attorney to join its Business Development teamas VP, Transaction Counsel reporting to the Co-Head of Business Development.This role will serve as an integrated member of our M&A team and a keylegal advisor to the deal team and senior management, providing support forcomplex reinsurance transactions, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Thisperson will be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor-able to adviseat a high level while also rolling up their sleeves and engaging directly indetailed analysis and document drafting.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in insurance orfinancial services transactions with strong technical drafting skills andinterest in wholistically managing legal matters from transaction inceptionthrough in-force management. The idealcandidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has experiencedriving legal analysis and risk evaluation as well as experience materially independentlydrafting transaction documents.
Key Responsibilities
Own materially all legal aspects of transactions (acquisition and reinsurance)
Primary responsibility and ownership for legal diligence, legal risk identification and evaluation and drafting of all applicable transaction documents (e.g., NDAs, coinsurance agreements, master transaction agreements and ancillary agreements such as administrative services and transition services agreements)
Support (and in certain instances lead) contract negotiations
Point for transaction legal diligence, including diligence materials review, tracker question development, management meeting agenda and question preparation and derivate risk and contract considerations arising from diligence
Develop and manage internal and external legal and regulatory risks and issues lists
Collaborate cross functionally with subject matter experts and risk managers to identify and analyze legal and regulatory risks
Work with deal manager and broader deal team to present risks/issues to risk committee
Collaborate with the finance/investment in-house attorney as to trust and IMA matters in connection with transaction executions
Collaborate with operations, actuarial, and risk teams to support deal execution
Oversee and coordinate external counsel to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery
Assist with regulatory filings and interactions with insurance departments and other regulatory bodies in connection with transactions
Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and best practices for transaction execution
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a top law firm and/or in-house at an insurance or financial services company
Strong experience with insurance/reinsurance transactions and/or M&A
Familiarity with life insurance products and regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to manage complex transactions independently
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical, risk-based advice
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Required Education /Certifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active barmembership in good standing

Apply