Senior Counsel

4 weeks 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 programs, 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
Benefits:

MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement pension and 401(k) with employer matching. We also offer a range of employee assistance programs, including mental health support and parental leave.

At MetLife, we're committed to creating a confident future for our customers and employees. If you're a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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