Senior Counsel

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Full time
Senior Counsel - Employee Benefits

MetLife is seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel to join our Legal Affairs team. As a key member of our team, you will provide legal counsel on a wide range of employee benefit matters, including retirement, deferred compensation, and health & welfare plans.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice on ERISA plans and other employee benefit programs
  • Partner with business partners to review general commercial contracts for employee benefit plans
  • Draft and amend employee benefit plans and deferred compensation arrangements
  • Support business partners in reviewing vendor relationships for benefit plans
  • Track legislation affecting employee benefits and communicate impact to business partners
  • Provide legal counsel on employment tax-related issues
Requirements:
  • Minimum of eight years of experience as legal counsel in a law firm, consulting firm, or in-house counsel
  • Firm knowledge of U.S. benefit laws, including IRC, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and PPACA
  • Strong writing skills and ability to provide technical and practical legal counsel
  • Current member of a state bar in good standing
  • Juris Doctorate degree required
About MetLife:

MetLife is a leading financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We're united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement pension and 401(k) with employer matching. Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families.



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