Provide corporate governance and board support for the Corporate Secretary's Office: prepare board books and meeting materials in Diligent, manage subsidiary records (GEMS), assist with director onboarding, notarization/apostilles, handle governance inquiries via Power Apps, and support attorneys and executives on corporate governance tasks.
Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
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 demonstrate self-motivation, eagerness and proactively seeking ways to assist and improve. Confidentiality is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Location Expectation: This 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 Offer
Our 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!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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 [email protected]. 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.
$62,100 - $82,000
#BI-Hybrid
The Opportunity
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 demonstrate self-motivation, eagerness and proactively seeking ways to assist and improve. Confidentiality is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities
- Aid 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 plus
Required Qualifications
- Self-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 Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal degree or certificate
- Notary Public in NY (will assist in obtaining).
- Corporate governance experience.
Location Expectation: This 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 Offer
Our 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!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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 [email protected]. 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.
$62,100 - $82,000
#BI-Hybrid
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