Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including advanced proficiency in drafting clear, precise legal and commercial documents; Advanced understanding of complex corporate structuring and financing arrangements; Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations with commercially and legally sophisticated advisors, brokers and clients; Highly focused, enthusiastic and creative thinker with strong judgment and a solutions-oriented approach to novel or complex issues; Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex underwriting processes, assess and prioritize material risks, coordinate stakeholders and maintain organization under demanding transaction timelines; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies and levels of seniority; Proven ability to make sound commercial decisions against a backdrop of complex legal, financial and underwriting risk assessment; and. Advanced competency in understanding complex corporate M&A transactions and drafting transaction documents; Advanced negotiating and relationship-management skills, including the ability to influence outcomes and resolve complex issues; Deep knowledge of transactional legal exposures (warranty breaches, tax structuring issues, litigation and the computation and measure of damages); Strong financial and commercial acumen, including the ability to analyze financial statements, financial reports, quality of earnings reports and other commercial due diligence materials; Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations to brokers, regional offices, legal advisors, clients and other sophisticated audiences; At least 7 years of professional experience in M&A legal, underwriting, corporate finance or another relevant business discipline, including at least 3 years of direct underwriting experience with M&A insurance products; and.