Legal Assistant

MetLif

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,100–$82,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Board Meeting, Communication Skills, Corporate Governance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proxy Statement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Schedule Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

We are seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal to join the in‑house Legal Services Team to support the Legal Government & Legal Affairs Department at MetLife, Inc. The incumbent will primarily provide support to the Corporate Secretary's Office but will also assist in other areas of the legal department and the Legal Services Team initiatives. This associate will have experience assisting with board and committee meetings, among other corporate governance tasks described below. The ideal candidate should possess excellent time management and organizational skills along with advanced technical competencies. To be successful in the role you must be detail‑oriented, agile, possess fine judgment and strong interpersonal skills, self‑motivation, eagerness and proactively seeking ways to assist and improve. Confidentiality is a MUST.Key ResponsibilitiesAid with board & committee meetings with preparing and maintaining meeting schedules, drafting documents, agendas, resolutions, consents, minutes, scripts etc.; support directors with meeting and administrative matters.Creating Board books in Diligent and following up with all levels across the enterprise.Work with senior personnel, including attorneys and Corporate Secretary to gather, review, analyze documents.Onboarding directors and officers, including preparation of biographical affidavits.Ensure accurate updating of global subsidiaries (GEMS) & organizational chart changes.Prepare documents for notarization and apostille.Assist with Director Compensation, Financial Authorities Delegations and polling.Ability to assist in all aspects of corporate governance as the role requires.Managing enterprise‑wide corporate governance inquiries through the Power Apps application.Experience in preparing proxy statements a plusRequired QualificationsSelf‑starter & ability to work independently and in a team.Strong oral and written communication skills.Highly detail‑oriented, with a proven ability to accurately prepare, review and manage sensitive legal and corporate governance documentation while meeting strict deadlines.Demonstrates confidence and professionalism when engaging with the Board of Directors and senior executive leaders.Strong time‑management and prioritization skills with ability to manage high workload.Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, I‑manage, SharePoint, Outlook, Litera, GEMS and Diligent and W Desk experience a plus.Ability to learn new skills and systems quickly.High School diploma or equivalent required.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree or Paralegal degree or certificateNotary Public in NY (will assist in obtaining).Corporate governance experience.Location ExpectationThis is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.The expected salary range for this position is $62,100 - $82,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.Benefits We OfferOur U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no‑cost short‑ and long‑term disability. We also provide company‑paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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