Senior Counsel - Global Cybersecurity

MetLif; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Dental and vision

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

MetLife is seeking an attorney with global cybersecurity legal experience to join our cyber legal team in a hybrid New York office. The Senior Counsel will advise the Enterprise on navigating evolving cybersecurity laws and regulations and provide guidance across Legal Affairs, Global Security, Compliance, Risk, and Government Affairs.

Responsibilities include leading cyber incident response investigations, advising on cybersecurity matters, managing regulator interactions, and developing

Qualifications

• JD required with active state bar membership.
• Extensive cybersecurity and privacy law expertise.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and regions.
• Highly organized team player in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber incident response investigations with regulatory compliance in mind.
• Provide legal counsel on cybersecurity matters including audits, third-party risk, and regulatory inquiries.
• Manage interactions with law enforcement and regulators; monitor evolving cybersecurity laws and policy trends.
• Develop and enforce information security policies to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity programs including identity/access management and vulnerability management.
• Support executive reporting, cybersecurity training, and cross-functional collaboration worldwide.

Skills

Cybersecurity law

Privacy law

Communication

Project management

Collaboration across teams

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Opportunity

MetLife is seeking an attorney with global cybersecurity legal experience to join our cyber legal team. The Senior Counsel position will assist in advising the Enterprise on navigating rapidly changing laws and regulations that govern our cybersecurity preparedness and response. Working closely and collaboratively with professionals across Legal Affairs, Global Security, Compliance, Risk, and Government Affairs, the attorney in this role will provide support to MetLife's Global Security organization and be a point of contact for providing legal interpretation and guidance on cybersecurity laws and regulations across the Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on cyber incident response investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance while minimizing litigation and regulatory risk.
• Provide legal counsel on cybersecurity matters, including incident response, third-party risk, audits, regulatory inquiries, emerging technologies, and business transactions across global regions.
• Manage interactions with law enforcement and regulatory agencies and monitor evolving cybersecurity laws, regulations, and policy trends.
• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on cybersecurity programs, including vulnerability management, application security, identity and access management, and related initiatives.
• Support executive and board reporting, cybersecurity training, and tabletop exercises, and foster strong collaboration across legal, business, and cybersecurity stakeholders worldwide.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active state bar membership, and at least eight years of legal counsel experience in a law firm, consulting, government, or in-house environment.
• Extensive expertise in cybersecurity and privacy law, with knowledge of security standards, frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with experience managing complex legal and business matters.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities, including translating complex technical and legal concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively, build relationships, and work across diverse teams, regions, and stakeholder groups.
• Highly organized team player capable of multitasking, prioritizing competing demands, and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience in financial services, particularly in connection with supporting a technology or cybersecurity team.
• Experience with internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, law enforcement, and/or national security matters in relation to cybersecurity.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools

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 $159,900 - $213,200. 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

Recognizedon Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies",Fortune 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companiesto Work For, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of theworld's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities,employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutionalcustomers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positionsin the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purposeis simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world atlarge create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our corevalues - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financialservices. 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 [e-mail]. 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.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.