Senior Counsel - AFC

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, 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're guided by empathy; and we're inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
The Global Sustainability, AFC and Corporate Regulatory Unit is an active and fast-paced team within MetLife's Legal Affairs. Currently, the Unit has broad responsibilities to provide legal support to several business and functional areas of MetLife.
We are seeking an attorney to provide legal advice with respect to compliance with anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), anti-money laundering (AML) and economic and trade sanctions (sanctions) laws and regulations. This role entails working closely and collaboratively with Compliance and Business Management on strategic initiatives and emerging matters, as well as helping ensure compliance across our global business operations. In addition, this role requires an ability to partner with peers to ensure discipline and consistency around Corporate Ethics and Compliance's global coverage model.
The candidate must be able to provide excellent legal advice and representation, have demonstrated a high degree of discretion, judgment and independence, have outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with senior leaders of the Company, have the intellectual curiosity to understand the interplay of various constituencies and keep abreast of the changing legal climate, be detail-oriented, and have a strong commitment to personal growth and demonstrating leadership.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice on U.S. and international sanctions, AML requirements, FCPA and anti-corruption laws, including revisions and new regulations.
• Advise on interpretation and implementation of economic sanctions; serve as a point of contact with OFAC, MetLife's US sanctions regulator.
• Review and advise on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) policies, procedures and risks.
• Regularly advise the Global Head of AFC Compliance and team.
• Collaborate on M&A and other third-party deals serving as sanctions/AML/ABC subject matter expert.
• Other responsibilities include research and writing, advising business clients regarding regulatory risks, and developing and presenting training.
• Managing outside counsel, developing and executing strategy and reviewing outside counsel invoices.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State (or other appropriate) bar.
• Have at least 5-7 years of AML/ABC/sanctions experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department, reflecting a record of accomplishment. Insurance and/or other financial services industry experience is a plus. International experience is also a plus.
• Exhibit crisp, clear oral and written communication skills; demonstrates the ability to reduce legal issues to straightforward practical analysis and advice.

Preferred:

• Demonstrates persuasion and leadership skills, especially in the context of the ability to relate to different stakeholders, business partners and colleagues.
• Commands strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills.

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.
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 $156,800 - $209,000. 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, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. 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 [email protected]. 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.
$156,800 - $209,000
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