Job Location: New York, NY Role Value Proposition: This position will provide labor and employment law advice and counsel in support of the Company’s operations globally. The attorney will be a key strategic advisor to HR and business leaders, and serve as a critical link between the business lines, HR and the Law Department.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advice on full range of employment law issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits
Draft employment contracts, separation agreements and other employment documentation relating to employee population, some based outside of the United States
Review and provide guidance on drafting and development of HR policies and procedures globally
Provide support to maintain, determine and/or remediate legal compliance issues impacting the company’s global operations from a total employment law, compensation and benefits perspective
Defend, supervise and manage employment related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel, responding to administrative charges, complaints, attorney’s letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
JD degree and New York bar membership
A minimum of 7-8 years of relevant labor and employment experience required.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver solution-oriented advice
Preferred:
Experience handling international employment matters, a strong plus
Travel
n/a
Business Category
Legal Affairs
Number of Openings
1
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.”
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