The role is for a lawyer on the firm's Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) underwriting team, which is one of the country's largest.
Candidates need 4+ years of corporate, M&A deal, or other transactional legal experience.
Prior experience procuring or negotiating RWI on behalf of clients is a significant advantage.
Core responsibilities include advising underwriters on RWI policy issuance and counseling transaction parties on RWI purchase for M&A.
Work involves reviewing and analyzing private M&A transaction documents and due diligence reports to identify deal risks and issue RWI coverage.
Developing and cultivating relationships with M&A insurance underwriters and brokers is also part of the role.
Candidates must have a solid understanding of M&A deal processes and transactional legal exposures, such as warranty breaches, price adjustment mechanisms, and damages.
Required skills include critical thinking, organization, excellent written and oral communication, and responsiveness to tight deadlines and deal pressures.
Compensation is $250,000 - $400,000, commensurate with experience, plus a discretionary bonus.
Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be licensed or ready to become licensed to practice law in Florida.
This position is based in Miami; candidates must reside in the area and work in the office at least three business days per week.

May 22, 2026

Reps & Warranties Insurance Staff Attorney

CorporateInsuranceM&ATransactional

Holland & Knight LLPMiami

Practice area

Corporate, Insurance · M&A · Transactional

PQE

4+ years

Location

Miami, Florida

Salary

$250,000- $400,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

The role is for a lawyer on the firm's Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) underwriting team, which is one of the country's largest.
Candidates need 4+ years of corporate, M&A deal, or other transactional legal experience.
Prior experience procuring or negotiating RWI on behalf of clients is a significant advantage.
Core responsibilities include advising underwriters on RWI policy issuance and counseling transaction parties on RWI purchase for M&A.
Work involves reviewing and analyzing private M&A transaction documents and due diligence reports to identify deal risks and issue RWI coverage.
Developing and cultivating relationships with M&A insurance underwriters and brokers is also part of the role.
Candidates must have a solid understanding of M&A deal processes and transactional legal exposures, such as warranty breaches, price adjustment mechanisms, and damages.
Required skills include critical thinking, organization, excellent written and oral communication, and responsiveness to tight deadlines and deal pressures.
Compensation is $250,000 - $400,000, commensurate with experience, plus a discretionary bonus.
Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be licensed or ready to become licensed to practice law in Florida.
This position is based in Miami; candidates must reside in the area and work in the office at least three business days per week.

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Last updated: May 22, 2026