Legal Assistant

MetLife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal for its in-house Legal Services Team in New York, NY. This role involves supporting board and committee meetings, managing corporate governance inquiries, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with tools like Word and Excel is essential. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a proven ability to prepare sensitive legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Aid with board & committee meetings preparations.
• Create Board books and follow up with stakeholders.
• Onboard directors and prepare biographical affidavits.

Skills

Time management and organizational skills

Oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

GEMS

Diligent

Job description

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.